Cyra

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Cyra Pronunciation

Cyra is pronounced SY-rə /ˈsaɪ.rə/High

Meaning: Feminine of Cyrus, from Persian Kurush — traditionally linked to 'sun', 'lord', or 'far-sighted'Medium

In 30 seconds: Cyrus the Great, made feminine and modern: Cyra carries the Persian emperor's name — 'sun' or 'lord' by tradition — in a sleek, S-bright form that sounds invented but rules an empire.

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Origin MediumPersian, Greek

MeaningFeminine of Cyrus, from Persian Kurush — traditionally linked to 'sun', 'lord', or 'far-sighted'

U.S. rank (2024)#3511 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births44 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 867

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Cyra is a feminine of Cyrus — Greek Kyros from Old Persian Kurush, the founder of the Persian Empire, his name variously read as 'sun', 'lord', or 'young'. The form also echoes Greek kyria, 'lady', and a fifth-century St. Cyra, giving it saintly and imperial credentials.

It registers thinly in modern U.S. records, sleek enough to read contemporary. Rare, regal, and sun-rooted.

Did you know? Cyrus the Great's charter of conquered-peoples' rights — the Cyrus Cylinder — is sometimes called the first declaration of human rights; Cyra inherits that legacy.

Overall data confidence 72%

Behind the Name — Cyrus — root etymology, debated

Variations

KyraCyrahKira

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If you like Cyra…

Kyra— the K-spelled twin of the same sound

Kira— a fellow international Kira/Cyra favorite

Cyrus— the imperial masculine root

Cleopatra— a fellow Greek choice

Yara— echoes that soft -ra sound

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Cyra?

Cyra is pronounced SY-rə (/ˈsaɪ.rə/). Press play above to hear Cyra said aloud.

How do you say Cyra?

Cyra is said SY-rə (/ˈsaɪ.rə/). Press play above to hear Cyra said aloud.

What does the name Cyra mean?

Cyra is a feminine of Cyrus, from Persian Kurush, traditionally linked to 'sun', 'lord', or 'far-sighted'.

Is Cyra a boy or girl name?

Cyra is a girl's name; Cyrus is the masculine.

How popular is Cyra?

Cyra is a rare name in the U.S.