Declining since 2007, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Keyra since 1972
Babies named Keyra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 19 |
| 1980s | 52 |
| 1990s | 143 |
| 2000s | 352 |
| 2010s | 305 |
| 2020s | 110 |
Meaning & origin
Keyra is a modern, uncommon name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1972. It saw a modest peak in 2007, when it ranked highest in usage, but has since fallen in popularity. In 2025 it ranked 7,885th, with approximately 1 in 123,636 newborn girls given the name. The name's origin is uncertain; it may have been coined as a variant of Kiara or Keira, or as a standalone invention. Its smooth, two-syllable sound and trendy 'K' beginning fit patterns seen in the 2000s. Keyra has no recorded top states and no well-known famous bearers, remaining a relatively rare and personal choice.
Keyra is likely a modern coinage, possibly inspired by the popular name Kiara or Keira. Kiara is an Anglicized form of the Italian name Chiara, meaning 'clear, bright', while Keira is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Ciara, meaning 'dark'. The spelling 'Keyra' first appeared in U.S. records in 1972 but gained modest use in the 2000s.
“Keyra” around the world
Where Keyra lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Key
Sibling names for Keyra
Names that share Keyra's style, for a brother or sister.
