Rising since 2015, #4,139 for boys today.
Popularity of Kiro since 2013
Babies named Kiro per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 58 |
| 2020s | 132 |
Meaning & origin
Kiro is a modern name that entered the U.S. naming scene in 2013, a time when short, vowel-ending names were becoming popular. As of 2025, it ranks 4,139, with approximately 1 in 68,323 boys named Kiro each year. The name reached its peak popularity in 2021 and has been on an upward trajectory since 2015, indicating growing interest. While its origins are uncertain, it may draw from Greek or Irish roots, but its appeal likely lies in its simplicity and contemporary sound. Though not yet widespread enough to have top state associations, Kiro fits a trend of innovative, cross-cultural names favored by modern parents.
Kiro is a modern given name that first appeared in the United States in 2013. It may be a shortened form of the Greek name Kyros (meaning 'lord' or 'master') or an anglicized variant of the Irish name Ciaran (meaning 'little dark one'). However, no definitive etymology has been established, and its usage is primarily contemporary and creative in nature.
Sibling names for Kiro
Names that share Kiro's style, for a brother or sister.
