Kyra is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #455 in 2025 with 88 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2008 with 238 births ranking #215. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 66.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 2,878 girls born was named Kyra. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.