What is the origin of the name Kira?

Kira is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Kira?

In 2023, 684 babies were named Kira in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Kira is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 684 →

All-Time Total: 40,018

Peak Year: 2005

Kira is a name of Russian origin, derived from the Greek name Kyra, meaning "lady" or "ruler."

Girl names closely related to Kira

Kaia Mina Maya Reya Aila Keira Maxine Lana

Boy names closely related to Kira

Remy Kian Felix Robin Rio Sonny Leon Niko

Names with similar meaning to Kira

Ciara Keira Kiara Kiera Kieran Kierra Kyara Kyra

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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