Holding steady.
Popularity of Keyira since 1992
Babies named Keyira per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 89 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Keyira is a rare modern American name first recorded in 1992. It peaked in usage in 2000 and has since remained stable but uncommon, never entering the top 1000. The name's popularity trajectory suggests it appeals to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding choice, likely inspired by similar names like Keira or Kiara. Keyira has been recorded in a few states, though not enough to appear in top state lists. Its modern coinage reflects a broader trend of creative respellings that emerged in the late 20th century.
Keyira is a modern American name first recorded in 1992. It appears to be a creative respelling of names like Keira or Kiara, which themselves derive from Irish Ciara (meaning 'dark-haired') or Italian Chiara ('clear, bright'). The variant spelling with 'ey' and 'i' reflects late-20th-century trends in distinctive name coinages.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Key, Kiki
Sibling names for Keyira
Names that share Keyira's style, for a brother or sister.
