Tyra - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Tyra \t(y)-ra\ is pronounced TEER-ah, TYE-rah. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "Thor's battle". Supermodel Tyra Banks; actress Tyra Farrell.

Tyra has 5 variant forms: Thyra, Tyree, Tyrena, Tyrene and Tyria.

For more information, see also the related name Thora.

Baby names that sound like Tyra are Tara, Tera and Tora.

Tyra is a popular female first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Tyra. Click here to compare Tyra with related baby names.