Declining since 2006, #827 for girls today.
Popularity of Kyra since 1919
Babies named Kyra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 17 |
| 1940s | 92 |
| 1950s | 251 |
| 1960s | 715 |
| 1970s | 1,238 |
| 1980s | 2,253 |
| 1990s | 8,942 |
| 2000s | 15,636 |
| 2010s | 6,686 |
| 2020s | 2,450 |
Meaning & origin
Kyra first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1919, but it remained a rare choice for decades. The name climbed steadily through the late 20th century and hit its peak in 2005, when it was most widely used. Since 2006, however, its popularity has been on a downward trend. In 2025, the name ranked 827th, with about 1 in 4,885 newborn girls given the name. Top states for Kyra include New Mexico, Nevada, and Idaho, suggesting a concentration in the western and southwestern United States.
Kyra is a feminine name that originated as a feminine form of Kyros, the Greek equivalent of Cyrus, meaning 'lord' or 'master'. It has been used in English-speaking countries since the mid-20th century, gaining popularity as a variant of the more common Kira.
Where Kyra is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Kyra” around the world
Where Kyra lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
35
babies in 2024
Ireland
15
babies in 2025
New Zealand
16
babies in 2025
Quebec
9
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ky
Sibling names for Kyra
Names that share Kyra's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Maya, Lila, Sienna, Aria, Zara, Savanna, Tamia, Dyanna, Keyona, Breyonna, Dymon, Makylah, Miyanna, Shylo, Tyara, Chyanna, Deshae, Tynisa, Yailyn, Zykerria, Zykira, Akaysha, Ashyra, Dajae, Dnyla, Dyasia, Jalexia, Keiondra, Keymora
Brothers: Liam, Ethan, Noah, Luke, Owen, Jakarri, Jatavious, Quavon, Tyric, Daejon, Davyon, Deadrian, Jacarri, Jamareon, Jaquavion, Jashun, Johntae, Keny, Nyshawn, Taeshawn, Tayquan, Zyquan, Jaquarious, Daryon, Dequincy, Khyron, Kimon, Marqual, Quandre, Tyquarius
Names like Kyra
Names whose popularity has moved with Kyra's over the last 50 years.
