Cyrah

“sun” — Associated with Cyrus the Great

Persian origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#9760US 2023

10Births / yr

↑Rising

216All-time births

📅 Since 199600

What does Cyrah mean and where does it come from?

The name Cyrah is of Persian origin and is derived from the name Cyrus (بزرگ). It has historical roots, famously associated with Cyrus the Great, founder of the Achaemenid Empire in Persia. In modern times, Cyrah is relatively uncommon as a given name, making it distinctive. Its connotations of ligh

Cultural significance

Cyrah has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Persian-speaking communities, where it reflects values of sun.

Peak popularity

Reached #6924 in 2001 — currently #9760 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Cyrah?

Cyrah works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Cyrah Grace

How popular is Cyrah right now?

Rising fast — up 4222 spots — currently #9760 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 2000–2023#9760 · Top 7.2%

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2005

2010

2022

2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#9760	10	▲ up 4222 · +67% births
2022	#13982	6	▼ down 3074 · -40% births
2010	#10908	10	▼ down 251
2005	#10657	10	▼ down 52 · +11% births
2000	#10605	9	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Cyrah

Best Year2023Rank #9760

Peak Count10

Average Rank#11182

Current Trend→Stable

Data Range2000 - 20235 years

The story of Cyrah

Cyrah is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1996. With 216 total births recorded, Cyrah remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #10605 in 2000 to #9760 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Cyrah in 2001:

Emily Madison Hannah Ashley Alexis

Cyrah by decade

Cyrah peaked in the 2000s. See all 2000s names →

Decade	Births
1990s	34
2000s ★	120
2010s	62

💎Cyrah has only 216 total recorded births since 1996 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Cyrah?

Common

CyrCyrahieCyrahy

What names sound and feel like Cyrah?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Cyrah also consider these

American · sorrow, joy

American · A variant of

Common questions about the name Cyrah

What does the name Cyrah mean?

Cyrah means "sun" — a name rooted in Persian tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Cyrah?

Cyrah is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Cyrah have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Cyrah?

Cyrah originates from Persian tradition. Persian names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

Is Cyrah trending right now?

Cyrah is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.

Is Cyrah a common or rare name?

Cyrah is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.