Kyra is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #722 in 2024 with 389 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2005 with 1,912 births ranking #179. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 64.1%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 4,147 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.