Iyra

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Pronounced EYE-rah /ˈaɪ.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit, variously 'speech; the goddess of speech (Saraswati)' and 'powerful' (linked to ira, 'speech; the earth'); routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Speech; the goddess Saraswati: Iyra is Sanskrit. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'EYE-rah').

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Origin LowSanskrit

MeaningFrom the Sanskrit, variously 'speech; the goddess of speech (Saraswati)' and 'powerful' (linked to ira, 'speech; the earth'); routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2025)#8562 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 90

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

Iyra comes from the Sanskrit, variously 'speech; the goddess of speech (Saraswati)' and 'powerful' (linked to ira, 'speech; the earth'; routes uncertain, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'EYE-rah').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, speech-and-the-goddess at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Iyra means, variously, 'speech; the goddess of speech (Saraswati)' and 'powerful' in Sanskrit (linked to ira) — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'EYE-rah').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Iyra — routes uncertain

Variations

IraIyraaIraa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Iyra mean?

Iyra is Sanskrit, variously 'speech; the goddess of speech (Saraswati)' and 'powerful'; the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Iyra?

It's said EYE-rah /ˈaɪ.rɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Iyra a boy or girl name?

Iyra is a girl's name.

How popular is Iyra?

Iyra is a very rare name in the U.S.