Nyrah
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly derived from the Arabic word "nur" meaning light.
Name Census estimates that about 154 living Americans carry the first name Nyrah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nyrah today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nyrah births was 2020 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nyrah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Nyrah with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
154
~ 1 in 2,225,678 Americans
Peak year
2020
17 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,369
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Nyrah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nyrah from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 71 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nyrah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Nyrah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Nyrah
The given name Nyrah has its roots in the Sanskrit language, originating from ancient India. It is believed to have emerged around the 5th century BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "nir," which means "pure" or "without impurities." This suggests that the name Nyrah may have been associated with purity, innocence, or a pristine nature.
In Hindu mythology, there are references to celestial beings or deities with names similar to Nyrah, such as Narayan and Narayana, which are variations of the name of the Hindu god Vishnu. However, direct connections between Nyrah and these deities are not well-documented.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Nyrah can be traced back to ancient Sanskrit texts and inscriptions from the Indian subcontinent. One notable example is a mention of a woman named Nyrah in the Mahabharata, a renowned Sanskrit epic from the 3rd century BCE.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Nyrah. One of the earliest recorded figures was Nyrah Devi, a renowned Indian poet and scholar who lived in the 7th century CE. Her works, which focused on spirituality and philosophy, were widely celebrated during her time.
Another prominent figure was Nyrah Kumari, a 12th-century Indian princess and warrior from the Rajput clan. She was known for her bravery and military prowess, leading her troops in battles against invading forces.
In the 16th century, Nyrah Begum was a influential Persian-born woman who served as a trusted advisor and confidante to the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Her wisdom and counsel were highly valued by the emperor, and she played a significant role in shaping the policies of the Mughal Empire.
Moving forward in time, Nyrah Samanta was a 19th-century Indian social reformer and activist who fought for the rights of women and the abolition of the caste system. Her tireless efforts and advocacy made a lasting impact on Indian society.
Lastly, Nyrah Batra was a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer of the 20th century. She was instrumental in preserving and promoting the traditional dance forms of India, such as Bharatanatyam and Kathak, both nationally and internationally.
These examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals who carried the name Nyrah throughout history, ranging from poets and scholars to warriors, advisors, social reformers, and artists.
People
Nyrah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nyrah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nyrah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nyrah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 154 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nyrah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,225,678 US residents.
Is Nyrah a common name?
We classify Nyrah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 155 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nyrah most popular?
The single biggest year for Nyrah was 2020, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nyrah is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Nyrah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nyrah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nyrah in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Nyrah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nyrah in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Nyrah can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Nyrah?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.