Earth or thunder
Tayra is a name with multiple possible origins. In some contexts, it is considered a variant of the Scandinavian name Tyra, which relates to the Norse god Tyr and means 'thunder'. It is also associated with the Tupi-Guarani word for 'earth' or 'land' in South American cultures.
Less common today
Tayra isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,154 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Brazilian model and television personality
