Tyhir
An Arabic masculine name meaning "pure" or "chaste".
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the first name Tyhir. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tyhir today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyhir births was 2024 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyhir. 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
122
~ 1 in 2,809,462 Americans
Peak year
2024
10 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,239
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Tyhir: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tyhir from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 45 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Tyhir remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tyhir 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 Tyhir during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tyhirs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tyhir
The name Tyhir has its origins in the ancient Indo-Aryan languages spoken in the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "तिहिर" (tihira), which means "cold" or "chilly". The earliest known usage of this name can be traced back to the 5th century BCE, when it appeared in various Hindu scriptures and texts.
During the Maurya Empire period (322-185 BCE), Tyhir was a relatively common name among the aristocratic classes in the region that is now modern-day India and Pakistan. One notable bearer of this name was Tyhir Gupta, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived during the reign of Emperor Ashoka (304-232 BCE). His writings on ethics and morality were highly influential in shaping the Buddhist philosophy of the time.
In the medieval period, the name Tyhir gained popularity among the ruling dynasties of the Indian subcontinent. One of the most famous figures was Tyhir Khan (1549-1605), a Mughal military general who served under Akbar the Great. He played a crucial role in several campaigns and was known for his strategic acumen and bravery on the battlefield.
As the Indian diaspora spread across the globe, the name Tyhir also found its way into other cultures and regions. In the 18th century, Tyhir Singh (1723-1783) was a revered Sikh warrior and military leader who fought against the Afghan invaders in the Punjab region. His courage and leadership skills have been immortalized in Sikh folklore and literature.
Another notable bearer of this name was Tyhir Bey (1835-1891), an Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire from 1878 to 1879. He was instrumental in implementing reforms and modernizing the Ottoman government during a period of significant political upheaval.
While the name Tyhir has its roots in ancient India, it has been adapted and embraced by various cultures over the centuries, reflecting the rich diversity and interconnectedness of human civilizations. Its enduring presence throughout history is a testament to its timeless appeal and the universal values it represents.
People
Tyhir + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tyhir as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tyhir: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyhir?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 122 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyhir 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 2,809,462 US residents.
Is Tyhir a common name?
We classify Tyhir as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 123 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tyhir most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyhir was 2024, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyhir is about 13 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 Tyhir in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tyhir a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tyhir in the SSA data are male. 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 Tyhir still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tyhir 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 Tyhir 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 have Tyhir as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.