Cyrah

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Pronounced SY-ruh /ˈsaɪ.rə/Medium

Meaning: A modern spelling of Cyra or Kyra, read either from the Greek kyria ('lady; mistress') or as a feminine of Cyrus (Persian Kurush, a name of unclear meaning sometimes given as 'sun' or 'far-sighted'). Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern spelling of Cyra/Kyra — possibly Greek 'lady,' possibly a feminine of Cyrus (said 'SY-ruh'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican, Greek

MeaningA modern spelling of Cyra or Kyra, read either from the Greek kyria ('lady; mistress') or as a feminine of Cyrus (Persian Kurush, a name of unclear meaning sometimes given as 'sun' or 'far-sighted'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13817 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 238

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cyrah is a contemporary spelling of Cyra/Kyra. One route runs through the Greek kyria, 'lady'; another makes it a feminine of Cyrus, the Persian royal name whose meaning is itself unsettled. Neither is certain, which we note. Sleek and modern (said 'SY-ruh').

It appears very rarely in U.S. data. Rare, sleek, and modern.

Did you know? Cyrah can be traced two ways — to the Greek kyria, 'lady,' or to Cyrus, the Persian king whose own name has never been securely explained; routes uncertain, which we note (said 'SY-ruh').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Cyrah — Cyra/Kyra spelling; Greek kyria or Cyrus feminine; routes uncertain

Variations

CyraKyraKira

Nicknames

CyRara

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cyrah mean?

Cyrah is a spelling of Cyra/Kyra — possibly from the Greek kyria, 'lady,' or a feminine of Cyrus. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Cyrah?

It's said SY-ruh /ˈsaɪ.rə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cyrah a boy or girl name?

Cyrah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Cyrah?

Cyrah is very rare in the U.S.