Anyra
A girl's name of American origin with 116 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Fewer than 116 Americans have ever been named Anyra. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and peaked modestly at 12 births in 2022 — rare enough to be distinctive, with just enough history to feel grounded.
In the most recent SSA release, Anyra ranks #9594 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Anyra is a girl's baby name of American origin, a creative variant of Anira or Anara, combining the familiar An- prefix with the flowing -yra ending. The -yra suffix echoes names like Elvira, Samira, and Myra, giving Anyra a connection to a wider family of soft, lyrical names with cross-cultural roots in Arabic, Persian, and Slavic traditions.
EtymologyShow more
Anyra first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1999. First appearing in the 1990s, Anyra emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its American classification suggests a path from american linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Anyra has 16+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1999.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 45 | #10998 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 43 | #14839 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 23 | #13028 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 5 | #14589 | — |
The Story of Anyra
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2022, Anyra is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Anyra are most likely born between 2012 and 2024.
How rare is Anyra?
Only about 1 in every 360,000 babies born in 2024 was named Anyra — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1999, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2020s with 45 births that decade.
Anyra by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(16 years, 1999–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | #9594 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9037 |
| 2022 | 12 | #8585 |
| 2021 | 5 | #15496 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12278 |
| 2019 | 5 | #15768 |
| 2017 | 6 | #14314 |
| 2014 | 5 | #16797 |
| 2013 | 6 | #14786 |
| 2012 | 7 | #13641 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11280 |
| 2010 | 5 | #17285 |
| 2009 | 8 | #12547 |
| 2007 | 8 | #12796 |
| 2006 | 7 | #13741 |
| 1999 | 5 | #14589 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1999–2024