Rising since 1987, #4,460 for girls today.
Popularity of Kayra since 1977
Babies named Kayra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 117 |
| 2000s | 282 |
| 2010s | 222 |
| 2020s | 199 |
Meaning & origin
Kayra is a relatively modern name in the United States, first recorded in 1977. It experienced a gentle but steady rise in usage beginning in 1987, and in 2023 it reached its peak rank to date. As of 2025, it ranked 4460th nationally, with about 1 in 51847 newborns receiving the name. The name's top state is Florida, suggesting a regional concentration of use. Kayra's etymology is ambiguous; it may be a creative spelling of Kira or draw from the Turkish word for grace, but no single origin is definitive. Its sound aligns with popular 'K' names for girls, and it remains an uncommon yet fashionable choice.
Kayra is a name of debated origin. It may be a modern English coinage inspired by names like Kira or Keira, often given a Turkish character due to the word kayra meaning 'grace' or 'favor' in Turkish. It has been in limited use in the United States since the late 20th century, with a notable rise in popularity in the 2020s.
Where Kayra is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Kayra” around the world
Where Kayra lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kay, Kai
Variants: Kaira
Sibling names for Kayra
Names that share Kayra's style, for a brother or sister.
