Zyria
A feminine name with unknown origins and meanings.
Name Census estimates that about 394 living Americans carry the first name Zyria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Zyria today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zyria births was 2008 (38 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zyria. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
394
~ 1 in 869,935 Americans
Peak year
2008
38 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2023 SSA rank
#15,177
Tracked since 1997
Census
Zyria in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 322 people with the first name Zyria, which placed it at #28,067 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#28,067
National first-name rank
People counted
322
322 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
91.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Zyria
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Zyria is Black at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and Hispanic (2.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Zyria described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Zyria at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American91.3% · 294
- Two or more races2.8% · 9
- Hispanic or Latino2.5% · 8
- White1.6% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 3
Popularity
Zyria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zyria from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 220 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zyria by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Zyria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zyrias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, Georgia, Louisiana recorded the most babies named Zyria, while Mississippi, Louisiana, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 20 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zyria
The name Zyria is a relatively modern invention, with its origins shrouded in mystery. It does not seem to have a definitive cultural or linguistic origin, but rather appears to be a creative construct blending elements from various languages and naming traditions.
Some etymologists speculate that Zyria may be inspired by the Greek word "zyrion," which means "rasp" or "file," potentially suggesting a connection to strength or resilience. However, this connection is tenuous, and there is no concrete evidence linking the name directly to this root.
Another theory posits that Zyria could be a variation of the name Zyra, which has Arabic and Persian roots and means "rose" or "flower." This potential link to floral symbolism adds a layer of beauty and elegance to the name's connotations.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Zyria are relatively recent, with the first known examples appearing in the late 20th century. It is possible that the name was coined by parents seeking a unique and distinctive moniker for their child, drawing inspiration from various linguistic and cultural influences.
While the name Zyria may not have a long historical legacy, it has been borne by a handful of notable individuals throughout the years. One of the earliest known examples is Zyria Ingrahm, an American artist and sculptor born in 1975, whose works have been exhibited in galleries across the United States.
Another notable figure is Zyria Rayne, an American actress and model born in 1986, who has appeared in several independent films and television shows.
In the realm of sports, Zyria Turner, an American basketball player born in 1998, has made a name for herself as a standout guard in college and professional leagues.
Additionally, Zyria Sands, an Australian singer-songwriter born in 1992, has gained recognition for her soulful and introspective music, blending genres like folk and indie rock.
Lastly, Zyria Greenfield, a British entrepreneur and philanthropist born in 1983, has been recognized for her efforts in promoting sustainable business practices and supporting various charitable causes.
While the name Zyria may be of relatively recent origin, its unique sound and blend of potential influences have captured the imagination of parents and individuals alike, imbuing it with a sense of distinctiveness and intrigue.
People
Zyria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zyria as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zyria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zyria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 394 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zyria going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 869,935 US residents.
Is Zyria a common name?
We classify Zyria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 399 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zyria most popular?
The single biggest year for Zyria was 2008, when 38 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zyria is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Zyria in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 322 people with the name Zyria, or 0.11 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #28,067 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Zyria in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Zyria?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Zyria leans strongly female. 320 people counted with this name were female (98.8%), compared with 4 male bearers (1.2%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Zyria?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Zyria is Black at 91.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and Hispanic (2.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Zyria most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Zyria in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.3% (294 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Zyria in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zyria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zyria in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Zyria still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zyria in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Zyria can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have Zyria as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Zyria on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.