How Many People Are Named Syra?
Complete statistics for the name Syra: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Syra is a very rare female name, with only 405 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 813,816 Americans. The majority of Syras are under 30, giving it a genuinely modern feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, understanding, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 409 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: 2021Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Syra Through the Generations
Syra has seen a slow rise in popularity, peaking in 2021 with 26 births. Today, most Syras are under 30, with 384 individuals falling into this age bracket, while only 25 are between 30 and 60. This trend suggests that Syra is a name embraced by younger generations, with no one named Syra over 60 years old yet.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Syra's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Syra
How Many People Have the Name Syra?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 405 people in the United States currently share the name Syra. That works out to roughly 1 in every 813,816 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Syra a Common or Rare Name?
Syra 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 Syra Mean?
Syra means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Syra in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Syra Most Popular?
The name Syra reached peak popularity in 2021, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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 Syra?
Approximately 405 people named Syra live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 409. That works out to roughly 1 in 813,816 Americans.
Is Syra a rare name?
Syra is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 813,816 Americans has this name.
What does the name Syra mean?
Syra means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Syra more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Syra are male and 100% are female.
When was Syra most popular?
Syra peaked in 2021 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.
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.