What is the origin of the name Syra?

Syra is a name of Persian origin.

How popular is the name Syra?

Syra is currently ranked #5752 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

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GirlPersian

Syra

SAI-ruh

Popularity

#5752

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Persian

Total Births

409

Peak Year

#26 in 2021

First Recorded

1988

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Origin uncertain, potentially a short form of names like Syrena or a variant of Cyrus, meaning "sun" in Persian.

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Sy Ra

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Sy Ra

Spelling Variations

Cira Cyra

Similar Names

Lyra Kyra Mira Sienna

Personality Traits

CreativeEnergeticOptimisticIndependent

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