Nyra
Every Nyra since 1914 — 2,413 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nyra
Nyra is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,465 in 2025 with 147 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 2,413 American babies have been named Nyra. Its peak came in 2021, when 324 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Nyra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nyra year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 147 | #1,465 |
| 2024 | 192 | #1,227 |
| 2023 | 263 | #979 |
| 2022 | 273 | #975 |
| 2021 | 324 | #851 |
| 2020 | 239 | #1,049 |
| 2019 | 165 | #1,370 |
| 2018 | 167 | #1,355 |
| 2017 | 98 | #2,014 |
| 2016 | 41 | #3,762 |
| 2015 | 31 | #4,565 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,941 |
| 2013 | 11 | #10,078 |
| 2012 | 10 | #11,049 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,704 |
| 2010 | 8 | #13,156 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,833 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8,857 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,420 |
| 2006 | 15 | #8,141 |
| 2005 | 14 | #8,227 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,599 |
| 2003 | 10 | #10,236 |
| 2002 | 10 | #10,052 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,229 |
| 2000 | 11 | #9,001 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,906 |
| 1990 | 7 | #11,039 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 7 | #5,069 |
| 1950 | 9 | #3,870 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,722 |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 9 | #3,590 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nyra in 2025?
Nyra ranked #1,465 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 147 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nyra?
2,413 babies have been named Nyra in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nyra most popular?
Nyra peaked in 2021, when 324 newborns received the name.
Is Nyra a boy or girl name?
Nyra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Nyra rising or falling?
Nyra is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.