Shyra

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Pronounced SHY-rah /ˈʃaɪ.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Shira — from the Hebrew, 'a song; singing; poetry'; also read as an echo of Sierra/Shayra; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A song; poetry: Shyra spells Shira. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'SHY-rah'). Routes layered.

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA spelling of Shira — from the Hebrew, 'a song; singing; poetry'; also read as an echo of Sierra/Shayra; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#10142 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1994

Total births (all-time)≈ 857

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

Shyra is a spelling of Shira — from the Hebrew, 'a song; singing; poetry'; also read as an echo of Sierra/Shayra (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'SHY-rah').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and other families. Rare in this spelling, a-song at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Shira is 'a song; poetry' in Hebrew — Shyra is a spelling, lyrical and musical (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'SHY-rah').

Overall data confidence 28%

References — Shira — Hebrew; routes layered

Variations

ShiraShyrahShaira

Nicknames

Shy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shyra mean?

Shyra spells Shira — Hebrew 'a song; singing; poetry'; also an echo of Sierra. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Shyra?

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

Is Shyra a boy or girl name?

Shyra is a girl's name.

How popular is Shyra?

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