Tyrah
A feminine name of English origin meaning "tyre from a tree".
Name Census estimates that about 663 living Americans carry the first name Tyrah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tyrah today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyrah births was 1991 (63 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyrah. 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
663
~ 1 in 516,975 Americans
Peak year
1991
63 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,065
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Tyrah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tyrah from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 278 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
Tyrah 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 Tyrah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tyrahs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Tyrah, while Ohio, New York, Louisiana recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tyrah
The given name Tyrah is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language. It is derived from the Arabic word "tara," which means "to be high" or "to be elevated." The name is thought to have been popularized in the Middle East and North Africa during the medieval period, particularly among Muslim communities.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Tyrah can be found in historical documents from the 11th century. It was mentioned in a manuscript detailing the life of a notable scholar and poet from the city of Cordoba, Spain, who lived during the reign of the Umayyad Caliphate.
Throughout the centuries, the name Tyrah has been associated with various influential figures across different cultures and regions. In the 13th century, Tyrah al-Qadiri was a renowned Sufi mystic and scholar from Persia, known for her profound spiritual teachings and contributions to Islamic literature.
During the Ottoman Empire, Tyrah Hatun was a prominent female poet and scholar who lived in the 16th century. Her works, which celebrated the beauty of nature and explored themes of love and spirituality, gained widespread recognition among the intellectual circles of her time.
In more recent history, Tyrah Mahmoud was an Egyptian feminist and activist who played a significant role in advocating for women's rights and social reforms in the early 20th century. Her efforts helped pave the way for greater gender equality and empowerment in Egyptian society.
Another notable figure bearing the name Tyrah was Tyrah Huda, a celebrated Pakistani artist and painter from the late 20th century. Her vibrant and intricate artworks, which often depicted the rich cultural heritage of South Asia, have been exhibited in galleries around the world and are highly acclaimed for their unique style and symbolism.
While the name Tyrah has roots in the Arabic language, it has transcended cultural boundaries and gained popularity in various regions, particularly among communities with Muslim or Middle Eastern influences. The name's meaning, which evokes a sense of elevation and aspiration, has resonated with parents seeking meaningful and empowering names for their children.
People
Tyrah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tyrah 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
Tyrah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyrah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 663 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyrah 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 516,975 US residents.
Is Tyrah a common name?
We classify Tyrah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 680 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tyrah most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyrah was 1991, when 63 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyrah is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tyrah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tyrah 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.
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.