Tyra is a girl's name of Scandinavian origin meaning “Thor's warrior.” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. As of 2026, Tyra ranks #917 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #306 in 1998.
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TY-rah
Phonetic spelling
Currently #917 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Tyra means “Thor's warrior.” It is a girl's name of Scandinavian origin.
Tyra is pronounced TY-rah.
Tyra is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Tyra currently ranks #917 among girls' names in the United States.
Middle names that pair well with Tyra include Tyra Rose, Tyra Grace, Tyra Marie, Tyra Jane.
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