Tyra

Meaning of Tyra

Tyra means "thunder battle" or "Thor's battle." It's linked to the Norse god of thunder, Thor.

Tyra has Scandinavian roots — browse every Scandinavian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Tyra

After ranking as high as #445 in 2000, Tyra has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Tyra

• Tyra Banks
  Model and television personality
• Tyra Ferrell
  American actress
• Tyra Lynne Harper
  American gospel musician
• Tyra Colar
  American track and field athlete
• Tyra Bolling
  American beauty pageant winner

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Questions about the name Tyra

What does the name Tyra mean?

Tyra means tyra means "thunder battle" or "thor's battle." it's linked to the norse god of thunder, thor, and it comes from Scandinavian origins.

Is Tyra a boy's or a girl's name?

Tyra is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Tyra?

Tyra did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Tyra most popular?

Tyra peaked at #445 in 2000.