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Nyrah

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Pronounced NY-rah /ˈnaɪ.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Nyra/Nira — variously from the Arabic (linked to nur, 'light') and the Hebrew nir, 'a cultivated field; a candle/light'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Light; radiance: Nyrah spells Nyra/Nira. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'NY-rah').
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Origin LowArabic, Hebrew
MeaningA spelling of Nyra/Nira — variously from the Arabic (linked to nur, 'light') and the Hebrew nir, 'a cultivated field; a candle/light'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#8223 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 168

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319992025

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

Nyrah is a spelling of Nyra/Nira — variously from the Arabic (linked to nur, 'light') and the Hebrew nir, 'a cultivated field; a candle/light' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'NY-rah').

In the U.S. it appears very recently. Rare, light at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Nyra/Nira is variously 'light' (Arabic, linked to nur) and 'a candle/light' (Hebrew) — Nyrah is a spelling, crisp and luminous (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'NY-rah').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Nyra — routes layered

Variations

NyraNiraNyrah

Nicknames

Ny

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Nira— a kin spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nyrah mean?

Nyrah spells Nyra/Nira — variously 'light' (Arabic) and 'a candle/light' (Hebrew); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Nyrah?

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

Is Nyrah a boy or girl name?

Nyrah is a girl's name.

How popular is Nyrah?

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

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