Declining since 2011, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Kyria since 1972
Babies named Kyria per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 124 |
| 1990s | 170 |
| 2000s | 238 |
| 2010s | 186 |
| 2020s | 56 |
Meaning & origin
Kyria is a modern, uncommon name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1972. Its peak popularity came in 2008, though it has never been widely used. As of the most recent data (2025), its rank is 13,208, and approximately 1 in 267,878 newborns receive the name. The name has been on a declining trajectory since 2011. Kyria's etymology is uncertain: it may be a creative elaboration of Kyra or Kira (which themselves derive from various sources, including Greek or Persian), or a feminine form of the Greek title Kyrios meaning 'lord'. Due to its modern coinage, Kyria lacks deep historical roots, and no top states have recorded notable usage. Parents drawn to Kyria likely appreciate its melodic, feminine sound and its resemblance to more established names like Kira or Kyra.
Kyria is a modern coinage, likely inspired by names like Kira or Kyra, with the fashionable -ia suffix. It does not have a long historical lineage; its emergence in the United States dates to the 1970s. The name may also be a feminine variant of the Greek Kyrios ('lord'), but this connection is speculative.
“Kyria” around the world
Where Kyria lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ky, Ria, Kiki
Sibling names for Kyria
Names that share Kyria's style, for a brother or sister.
