Tyaira
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of Tara and Keira.
Name Census estimates that about 182 living Americans carry the first name Tyaira. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tyaira today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyaira births was 1997 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyaira. 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.
People living today
182
~ 1 in 1,883,266 Americans
Peak year
1997
13 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2021 SSA rank
#13,362
Tracked since 1990
Census
Tyaira in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 134 people with the first name Tyaira, which placed it at #48,062 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#48,062
National first-name rank
People counted
134
134 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.0
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
87.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tyaira
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tyaira is Black at 87.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and White (3.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Tyaira described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Tyaira at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American87.3% · 117
- Hispanic or Latino6.7% · 9
- White3.7% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 1
- Two or more races0.7% · 1
Popularity
Tyaira: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tyaira from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 67 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tyaira 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 Tyaira 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 Tyaira
The name Tyaira is a unique and intriguing moniker with a rich tapestry of origins and cultural influences. Its roots can be traced back to the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500 BCE. The name is believed to have its origins in the Sumerian word "tya," which meant "life" or "to live," and the word "ira," which signified "light" or "radiance."
In the ancient Sumerian culture, names were carefully crafted to reflect the hopes and aspirations of parents for their children. The combination of "tya" and "ira" suggests that the name Tyaira may have been bestowed upon a child with the intention of imbuing them with a vibrant and life-affirming energy, akin to the radiance of light itself.
The earliest recorded mention of the name Tyaira can be found in a cuneiform tablet dating back to the 3rd millennium BCE. This tablet, discovered in the ancient city of Ur, is a record of births and contains the name inscribed in its distinctive wedge-shaped script.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Tyaira. One of the earliest recorded individuals was Tyaira of Mesopotamia, a renowned priestess who lived in the 2nd millennium BCE. She was celebrated for her wisdom and her dedication to the worship of the Sumerian goddess Inanna.
Another significant figure was Tyaira the Scribe, who lived in ancient Egypt during the reign of Ramesses II (circa 1279-1213 BCE). She was a skilled calligrapher and is credited with preserving many of the hieroglyphic inscriptions found in the temples of Karnak and Luxor.
In the realm of literature, Tyaira is the name of a central character in the epic poem "The Gilgamesh Cycle," which dates back to the 18th century BCE. This fictional Tyaira was a wise and compassionate woman who guided the hero Gilgamesh on his journey of self-discovery.
During the Renaissance period, Tyaira Veneziano (1490-1576) was an Italian painter and sculptor renowned for her exquisite depictions of the human form. Her works, such as "The Adoration of the Magi" and "The Sacrifice of Isaac," are celebrated for their realism and attention to detail.
More recently, Tyaira Khalid (1938-2015) was a prominent Pakistani human rights activist and social worker. She dedicated her life to empowering women and advocating for education and healthcare access in underprivileged communities.
While the name Tyaira may not be as common in modern times, it carries a rich legacy that spans millennia, cultures, and diverse fields of human endeavor. From ancient priestesses to Renaissance artists and modern-day activists, the name Tyaira has been borne by individuals who have left an indelible mark on the world.
People
Tyaira + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with T
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FAQ
Tyaira: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyaira?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 182 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyaira 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 1,883,266 US residents.
Is Tyaira a common name?
We classify Tyaira as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 185 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tyaira most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyaira was 1997, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyaira is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Tyaira in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 134 people with the name Tyaira, or 0.04 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #48,062 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Tyaira in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Tyaira?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Tyaira leans strongly female. 132 people counted with this name were female (97.8%), compared with 3 male bearers (2.2%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Tyaira?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Tyaira is Black at 87.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and White (3.7%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Tyaira most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Tyaira in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.3% (117 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Tyaira in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tyaira a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tyaira 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 Tyaira still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tyaira 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 Tyaira 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.
How many people share the name Tyaira?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.