Holding steady.
Popularity of Kyira since 1993
Babies named Kyira per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 28 |
| 2000s | 70 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kyira is a modern respelling of Keira or Kira that first appeared in U.S. data in 1993. Its peak year was 2012, yet it has never entered the top 1,000, making it a truly uncommon choice. The trajectory has remained stable, with only occasional use. As an invented variant, Kyira carries no ancient etymology, but its connection to Irish roots via Ciara gives it a hint of heritage. Parents drawn to Kyira often appreciate its similarity to popular names like Kira and Kyra but a distinct spelling.
Kyira is a modern coinage, likely a respelling or creative variant of Keira or Kira. Keira is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Ciara (feminine of Ciar, meaning 'dark'), while Kira can be a borrowing from Russian or a variant of Ciara. Kyira emerged in the 1990s and remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ky, Kiki
Sibling names for Kyira
Names that share Kyira's style, for a brother or sister.
