Iyra
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 78 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Iyra currently holds position #8118. It is known but far from saturated — a name that registers without repeating.
With records spanning 2017 to 2024, Iyra has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
In the most recent SSA release, Iyra ranks #8118 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Iyra is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant of Ira or Aira, possibly related to the Arabic ayra, meaning 'respectable' or 'noble.' The name has a soft, minimal quality that feels both exotic and approachable.
Iyra is gentle and luminous — a name that carries its quiet dignity with effortless grace, small in form but rich in feeling.
EtymologyShow more
Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Iyra is rooted in the Arabic tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2017 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Iyra’s rarity (78 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Iyra has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2017.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 66 | #8218 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 12 | #14930 | — |
The Story of Iyra
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2021, Iyra is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Iyra are most likely born between 2017 and 2024.
How rare is Iyra?
Only about 1 in every 276,923 babies born in 2024 was named Iyra — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2017, peaked in the 2020s with 66 births that decade.
Iyra by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(7 years, 2017–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13 | #8118 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8666 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7418 |
| 2021 | 16 | #7068 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9818 |
| 2019 | 7 | #12986 |
| 2017 | 5 | #16873 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Iyra a boy's or girl's name?
When was Iyra most popular?
How popular is the name Iyra?
Explore More
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2017–2024