Nyra
How to say it: NY-ruh · /ˈnaɪrə/
Modern coinage; possibly influenced by Sanskrit 'nira' (water) or a creative variant of Lyra or Kyra. No firm etymology.
Nyra was the 858th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 147 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.6-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #817 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #858 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 147 |
| Share of births | 1 in 12,558 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.6 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #817 |
| In France, 2025 | #387 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Quietly ascending, Nyra claims its best years in the 2020s. Perched at its peak, it is tipped to climb further.
What goes with it
Airy and soft with a creative spark. Naya mirrors its style, while Ny serves as a brief short form.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Nyra is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
In France: #387 for girls in 2025.
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