How Many People Are Named Shyra?
Complete statistics for the name Shyra: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shyra, a very rare female name, is held by only 838 people in the US today, making up just 1 in 393,881 Americans. The majority of those named Shyra are under 30, giving it a genuinely modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with life-path number 8 are believed to be natural leaders, often excelling in business and finance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 31All 857 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1994Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shyra Through the Generations
Shyra peaked in popularity in 1994 with 47 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, most people named Shyra are around 31 years old, with 363 under 30, 489 between 30 and 60, and only 5 over 60. This distribution highlights how Shyra remains a name associated with younger generations, despite its origins in the '90s.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shyra's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shyra
How Many People Have the Name Shyra?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 838 people in the United States currently share the name Shyra. That works out to roughly 1 in every 393,881 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shyra a Common or Rare Name?
Shyra is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Shyra Mean?
Shyra means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shyra in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Shyra Most Popular?
The name Shyra reached peak popularity in 1994, with 47 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Shyra?
Approximately 838 people named Shyra live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 857. That works out to roughly 1 in 393,881 Americans.
Is Shyra a rare name?
Shyra is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 393,881 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shyra mean?
Shyra means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Shyra more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shyra are male and 100% are female.
When was Shyra most popular?
Shyra peaked in 1994 with 47 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.