Sun, bright, or princess
Syra is a name with multiple potential roots, often associated with the Arabic word for 'sun' or 'bright.' In some contexts, it is considered a variant of Sarah, meaning 'princess,' or a shortened form of names like Assyria or Syria.
Less common today
Syra isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,024 in 2021.
Pakistani actress and model
Popular VJ and television actress
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).