Syra
A girl's name of Greek origin with 409 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Alternative form of Syros (“Greek island”).
Syra is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, from the island of Syros in the Cyclades — where the name has been used for centuries. It also connects to the Persian sira, meaning 'silk.' Syra has a crisp, elegant two-syllable sound that feels both ancient and effortlessly modern.
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Syra is cataloged under the Greek naming tradition. Greek-origin names have traveled through mythology, early Christianity, and scholarly tradition to become fixtures in naming cultures worldwide.
In the U.S., Syra has been recorded as a girl's name since 1988, with 409 total births. Browse the Greek names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Syra climbed 4839 spots in the last 20 years — from #10591 to #5752.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 104 | #6221 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 133 | #8345 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 117 | #9723 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 45 | #12402 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 10 | #13966 | — |
The Story of Syra
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2021, Syra is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Syra are most likely born between 2011 and 2024.
How rare is Syra?
Only about 1 in every 163,636 babies born in 2024 was named Syra — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1988, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 133 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Syra by the numbers
- Would fill 9 school buses
- Meeting one Syra per day would take 1.1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(31 years, 1988–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22 | #5752 |
| 2023 | 15 | #7594 |
| 2022 | 26 | #5153 |
| 2021 | 26 | #5078 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7529 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7678 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8553 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7799 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10770 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10777 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8441 |
| 2012 | 15 | #8174 |
| 2011 | 21 | #6310 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6602 |
| 2009 | 9 | #12335 |
| 2008 | 19 | #7039 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6523 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9844 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8816 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10591 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1988–2024