UK girl's name
Tyrah
A feminine name of English origin meaning "tyre from a tree".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Tyrah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Tyrah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5581, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 6 births.
This profile covers 33 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 1998 to 2021. 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.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 33 living people in the UK are called Tyrah. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Tyrah ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 6 girls were registered as Tyrah.
- • About 33 living people in the UK are estimated to have Tyrah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5581
2021
Births in 2021
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
6 births
Estimated living
33
2026
Meaning
What does Tyrah mean?
The given name Tyrah is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language. It is derived from the Arabic word "tara," which means "to be high" or "to be elevated." The name is thought to have been popularized in the Middle East and North Africa during the medieval period, particularly among Muslim communities.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Tyrah can be found in historical documents from the 11th century. It was mentioned in a manuscript detailing the life of a notable scholar and poet from the city of Cordoba, Spain, who lived during the reign of the Umayyad Caliphate.
Throughout the centuries, the name Tyrah has been associated with various influential figures across different cultures and regions. In the 13th century, Tyrah al-Qadiri was a renowned Sufi mystic and scholar from Persia, known for her profound spiritual teachings and contributions to Islamic literature.
During the Ottoman Empire, Tyrah Hatun was a prominent female poet and scholar who lived in the 16th century. Her works, which celebrated the beauty of nature and explored themes of love and spirituality, gained widespread recognition among the intellectual circles of her time.
In more recent history, Tyrah Mahmoud was an Egyptian feminist and activist who played a significant role in advocating for women's rights and social reforms in the early 20th century. Her efforts helped pave the way for greater gender equality and empowerment in Egyptian society.
Another notable figure bearing the name Tyrah was Tyrah Huda, a celebrated Pakistani artist and painter from the late 20th century. Her vibrant and intricate artworks, which often depicted the rich cultural heritage of South Asia, have been exhibited in galleries around the world and are highly acclaimed for their unique style and symbolism.
While the name Tyrah has roots in the Arabic language, it has transcended cultural boundaries and gained popularity in various regions, particularly among communities with Muslim or Middle Eastern influences. The name's meaning, which evokes a sense of elevation and aspiration, has resonated with parents seeking meaningful and empowering names for their children.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Tyrah over time
The chart below shows babies named Tyrah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Tyrah, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2021, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tyrah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Tyrah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5581 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5109 | 11 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3875 | 12 | 3 |
| 1990s | #3521 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Tyrah
- Tia 15,569
- Thea 12,888
- Tilly 11,524
- Taylor 7,401
- Tegan 6,583
- Tabitha 6,462
- Talia 5,198
- Tara 5,114
- Tiffany 4,653
- Tallulah 4,442
- Tiana 3,570
- Tamara 3,405
FAQ
Tyrah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Tyrah in the UK right now?
In 2021, Tyrah was ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Tyrah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 6 babies registered as Tyrah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Tyrah?
A feminine name of English origin meaning "tyre from a tree".
How many people are called Tyrah in the UK?
A total of 33 babies have been registered as Tyrah across the 9 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.