Kyra is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #10897 in 2005 with 6 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 7 births ranking #8738. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 20.0%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 332,858 boys born was named Kyra. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Kyra is a sleek cross-cultural name with several accepted explanations behind it. Because it appears in more than one tradition, the exact meaning depends on the family or linguistic route being followed.
The name has circulated through classical, Slavic, and modern English-speaking naming use. Its appeal comes partly from its compact shape and its balance of softness and strength.