Kyra - A very unique female name
Kyra at a glance
Kyra is ranked #825 among girl baby names in 2025, with 281 births in 2025. It peaked in 2005 at #179 and first appeared on the charts in 1956.
- Rank in 2025
- #825
- Births in 2025
- 281
- Peak year
- 2005 (#179)
- First appeared
- 1956
- Trend
- #682 in 2020 → #825 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 4,639 girls
- Visitor rating
- 4.3/5 (17 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 4,639 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kyra peaked in popularity 21 years ago in 2005 on position 179.
Famous with this name
Kyra Sedgwick
Kyra
Kyra Zagorsky
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Kyra is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kyra is currently topping the baby name charts in New Mexico at position #353 - and is the least popular in Tennessee at position #1,230.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Kyra is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Kyra origin and meaning
Greek
Lady or mistress — the feminine of kyrios, 'lord,' in Greek; in Slavic use it also travels with Cyrus, 'sun' or 'throne' traditions
Kyra is the Greek feminine for 'lady,' historically a title of respect, and in Russian use a feminine of Cyrus. It boomed in the US in the 1990s–2000s, peaking in 2005 — actress Kyra Sedgwick is its defining bearer — and has fallen steadily since.
Attested etymology
Kyra is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Kyra, pop culture references for the name Kyra and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Kyra
We've found the following names that sound similar to Kyra, sorted by popularity.
Kara / Kari / Kiara / Kerry / Kira / Kerri / Keira / Keri / Kiera / Kierra /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 825 |
| 2024 | 730 |
| 2023 | 703 |
| 2022 | 638 |
| 2021 | 666 |
| 2020 | 682 |
| 2019 | 582 |
| 2018 | 617 |
| 2017 | 596 |
| 2016 | 528 |
| 2015 | 492 |
| 2014 | 475 |
| 2013 | 395 |
| 2012 | 404 |
| 2011 | 382 |
| 2010 | 349 |
| 2009 | 268 |
| 2008 | 237 |
| 2007 | 188 |
| 2006 | 194 |
| 2005 | 179 |
| 2004 | 219 |
| 2003 | 223 |
| 2002 | 225 |
| 2001 | 207 |
| 2000 | 200 |
| 1999 | 210 |
| 1998 | 199 |
| 1997 | 203 |
| 1996 | 262 |
| 1995 | 388 |
| 1994 | 404 |
| 1993 | 393 |
| 1992 | 436 |
| 1991 | 508 |
| 1990 | 563 |
| 1989 | 602 |
| 1988 | 560 |
| 1987 | 727 |
| 1986 | 874 |
| 1985 | 926 |
| 1984 | 869 |
| 1983 | 775 |
| 1982 | 832 |
| 1981 | 1006 |
| 1980 | 1268 |
| 1979 | 1083 |
| 1978 | 1108 |
| 1977 | 1170 |
| 1976 | 957 |
| 1975 | 1038 |
| 1974 | 1122 |
| 1973 | 1070 |
| 1972 | 1095 |
| 1971 | 1056 |
| 1970 | 1025 |
| 1969 | 979 |
| 1968 | 1103 |
| 1967 | 1313 |
| 1966 | 1758 |
| 1965 | 1506 |
| 1964 | 1653 |
| 1963 | 1434 |
| 1962 | 1858 |
| 1961 | 1591 |
| 1960 | 1497 |
| 1959 | 2110 |
| 1958 | 1803 |
| 1957 | 2280 |
| 1956 | 2258 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| New Mexico | 353 |
| Nevada | 401 |
| Idaho | 447 |
| South Carolina | 497 |
| Connecticut | 514 |
| Virginia | 556 |
| Ohio | 657 |
| Oklahoma | 665 |
| Wisconsin | 669 |
| Oregon | 686 |
| Maryland | 693 |
| Pennsylvania | 741 |
| New Jersey | 747 |
| Florida | 749 |
| Indiana | 765 |
| Massachusetts | 828 |
| Georgia | 830 |
| Colorado | 853 |
| Washington | 863 |
| North Carolina | 872 |
| Illinois | 890 |
| Alabama | 891 |
| California | 945 |
| Texas | 972 |
| Arizona | 979 |
| New York | 1123 |
| Tennessee | 1230 |
Even more about Kyra
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Kyra a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.What is the number of syllables for the name Kyra?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
KEER-ah · /ˈkɪərə/
KEER-ah and KY-rah are both standard, and the split is the name's best-known friction.
Around the world
- Kyra (Greek) — The name in its home language
- Kira (Russian) — The Russian form, usually transliterated Kira
Spellings and nicknames
- Kira — The Slavic spelling, a separate entry
- Keira — A different name (Irish, 'dark-haired') sharing the sound
- Kyrah — Respelling with final h
Famous bearers
- Kyra Sedgwick — American actress, star of The Closer (b. 1965) Contemporary
Style
International
Why parents choose it
Kyra is sleek and strong — two syllables with a Greek title's dignity, now resting after its 2000s run.
Worth knowing
- KEER-ah or KY-rah: the pronunciation must be declared and will still be gotten wrong
- Keira and Kira are different names with the same sound
