UK boy's name
Tiras
A Persian name meaning "brave archer" or "arrowsmith".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tiras is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Tiras popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4432, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2008 to 2008. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Tiras is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Tiras. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2009 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tiras ranked #4432 for boys in England and Wales in 2008, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 3 boys were registered as Tiras.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tiras as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4432
2008
Births in 2008
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Tiras mean?
The given name Tiras has its origins in ancient Hebrew and biblical traditions. It is derived from the name Tiras, who was mentioned in the Book of Genesis as one of the sons of Japheth, a descendant of the biblical figure Noah. The name is believed to have been associated with the region of Thrace, an area in southeastern Europe that encompasses parts of modern-day Greece, Bulgaria, and Turkey.
In the Bible, Tiras is listed as one of the 70 ancestors of the nations, and his name is sometimes linked to the Thracian people who inhabited the region of Thrace in ancient times. The name Tiras is thought to have been in use among the Hebrews and other ancient cultures in the Middle East and Mediterranean regions.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Tiras was a Thracian king who ruled in the 5th century BC. However, historical records from this period are scarce, and details about this figure are limited.
In the Middle Ages, the name Tiras appeared in various manuscripts and records, although its usage was relatively uncommon. One notable individual was Tiras the Scribe, a monk from Constantinople who lived in the 9th century AD and was known for his calligraphic works.
During the Renaissance period, the name Tiras gained some popularity in certain regions of Europe, particularly in areas with strong biblical traditions. A prominent figure from this era was Tiras von Rosenau, a German scholar and theologian who lived from 1505 to 1569.
In more recent history, the name Tiras has been used sporadically, with a few notable individuals bearing the name. One example is Tiras Muraleedharans, an Indian film director and screenwriter born in 1972. Another is Tiras Mykytenko, a Ukrainian footballer who was born in 1991.
While not an exhaustive list, these examples demonstrate the use of the name Tiras throughout various cultures and time periods, often with connections to biblical or ancient origins.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Tiras by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tiras was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4432 | 3 | 1 |
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- Tyler 42,147
- Theo 40,594
- Toby 32,482
- Theodore 30,211
- Tommy 25,300
- Teddy 20,781
- Taylor 14,354
- Tobias 13,102
- Tom 9,822
- Tristan 9,171
- Timothy 6,200
FAQ
Tiras: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tiras in the UK right now?
In 2008, Tiras was ranked #4432 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tiras most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 3 babies registered as Tiras in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tiras?
A Persian name meaning "brave archer" or "arrowsmith".
How many people are called Tiras in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Tiras across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.