The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 6 births ranking #10741. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Kira is an elegant short name used in more than one language tradition, so its meaning depends on the intended root. That flexibility is part of its appeal, but it also means the name should be handled with a little care.
The name has circulated through Slavic, English-speaking, and international modern use, often because it sounds sleek and easy to pronounce. Different families may connect it to different traditions.