Tyrika
A feminine name derived from Tyra, possibly meaning "divine might" or "honor".
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the first name Tyrika. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tyrika today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tyrika births was 1991 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tyrika. 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
132
~ 1 in 2,596,624 Americans
Peak year
1991
17 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2000 SSA rank
#8,514
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Tyrika: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tyrika from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 91 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
Tyrika 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 Tyrika during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tyrikas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tyrika
The name Tyrika has its origins in the ancient Babylonian language of Akkadian, which was spoken in Mesopotamia around 2500 BCE. The name is derived from the Akkadian word "tyr" meaning "arrow" and "ka" meaning "spirit" or "life force." Together, the name Tyrika can be interpreted to mean "spirit of the arrow" or "life force of the arrow."
In Babylonian mythology, the arrow was a sacred symbol associated with the goddess Ishtar, the deity of love, fertility, and warfare. The name Tyrika may have been bestowed upon individuals born under auspicious astrological omens or those who demonstrated exceptional skill in archery or hunting.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tyrika can be found in a clay tablet from the ancient city of Nippur, dating back to the reign of King Shulgi of the Third Dynasty of Ur, around 2100 BCE. This tablet contains a list of names, including Tyrika, which was likely given to a female servant or attendant in the royal court.
Throughout history, the name Tyrika has been borne by several notable individuals. One such person was Tyrika of Palmyra, a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who lived in the 3rd century CE in the ancient city of Palmyra, located in present-day Syria. She was renowned for her generosity and contributions to the city's public works and infrastructure.
Another notable bearer of the name was Tyrika al-Basri, a renowned Islamic scholar and poet who lived in Basra, Iraq, during the 8th century CE. She was highly regarded for her knowledge of the Quran and her poetic works, which often explored themes of spirituality and devotion.
In the 12th century, Tyrika of Montpellier was a prominent figure in the intellectual and cultural circles of southern France. She was a skilled mathematician and astronomer, and her contributions to the advancement of these disciplines were widely recognized during her lifetime.
During the Renaissance period, Tyrika Borghese was an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts. She was born in 1580 in Rome and was known for her patronage of artists, writers, and musicians, making her a influential figure in the cultural renaissance of Italy.
Finally, Tyrika Akhmatova was a celebrated Russian poet who lived from 1889 to 1966. She is considered one of the most influential and significant poets of the 20th century, known for her lyrical and emotionally charged works that explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition.
People
Tyrika + last name combinations
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FAQ
Tyrika: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tyrika?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 132 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tyrika 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 2,596,624 US residents.
Is Tyrika a common name?
We classify Tyrika as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 137 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tyrika most popular?
The single biggest year for Tyrika was 1991, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tyrika is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tyrika a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tyrika 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.