Kira is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #385 in 2025 with 801 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2005 with 1,391 births ranking #241. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 10.5%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 2,007 girls born was named Kira. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.