Will my child share the name Iyra with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Iyra per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Iyra in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Iyra becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Iyra is rising: up 830 places since 2020, to #3,705 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #2,001 in 2024.

Is Iyra a good choice for a distinctive name?

Iyra is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Iyra a popular baby name in the United States?

Iyra does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Iyra is a distinctive choice, ranked #3705 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Iyra in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Iyra

2024 marks Iyra's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #2001. The name has climbed 2534 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been recorded in UK data since 2012.

Iyra is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Iyra in their class.