Tyra
t(y)-ra
US Popularity:7073
Origin:Scandinavian
Meaning:Battler; Thunder, fighter; Arrow
Tyra is an electrifying girl's name of Scandinavian, Norse, and Hindi origin. Meaning “battler” in Scandinavian, there’s no doubt baby will grow up to be a force of nature. Tyra also has connections to the Old Norse name Þórr, derived from Thor, meaning “thunder” and “fighter.” As many know the God of Thunder to be a great fighter in Norse mythology, others may recognize Thor from Marvel movies and comic books. Besides these associations, one cannot forget about its link to the Hindu name Tira, meaning “arrow.” With a name so strong and powerful, baby Tyra is sure to have problems overcoming the obstacles on life’s beautiful battlefield.
Famous People Named Tyra
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- Tyra BanksModel
Tyra Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Tyra is currently #2426 on The Bump
Girl:Tyra is currently #1066 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Tyra is currently #7073 in U.S. births
Girl:Tyra is currently #2872 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#7073
in 2022
- 1409
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 299, 303
Name Doctor, Tyra
Behind the Name, Tyra, January 2022
Behind the Name, Þórveig, January 2022
Behind the Name, Thor
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