Kira is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #518 in 2022 with 76 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 337 births ranking #140. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 58.0%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 3,467 girls born was named Kira. 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.