Kira Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Kira is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Kira?
Kira is spelled K-I-R-A. The name has 4 letters.
Kira at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Kira may derive from different sources, including a Persian word meaning “sun” or “throne”, or a Russian feminine form of the name Kir.
- Origin
- Kira is commonly associated with multiple origins, including Persian and Russian languages.
- Pronunciation
- KEE-rah · 2 syllables
Kira Popularity in 2025
Rank#385
Recorded Births801
- Girls usage rose 70 places to #385 and recorded 112 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Kira Mean?
Kira may derive from different sources, including a Persian word meaning “sun” or “throne”, or a Russian feminine form of the name Kir.
Origin: Kira is commonly associated with multiple origins, including Persian and Russian languages.
How Do You Pronounce Kira?
PronunciationKEE-rah
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Kira?
- History
- Kira has been used as a feminine given name in various cultures and languages, with historical usage varying by region and etymology.
Kira Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 801 | #385 |
| 2024 | Girls | 689 | #455 |
| 2023 | Girls | 721 | #429 |
| 2022 | Girls | 801 | #390 |
| 2021 | Girls | 814 | #384 |
| 2020 | Girls | 808 | #385 |
| 2019 | Girls | 818 | #383 |
| 2018 | Girls | 829 | #379 |
| 2017 | Girls | 821 | #378 |
| 2016 | Girls | 881 | #369 |
| 2015 | Girls | 910 | #361 |
| 2014 | Girls | 950 | #349 |
| 2013 | Girls | 902 | #355 |
| 2012 | Girls | 886 | #358 |
| 2011 | Girls | 946 | #333 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,036 | #309 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,117 | #295 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,370 | #251 |
| 2007 | Girls | 1,266 | #269 |
| 2006 | Girls | 1,362 | #249 |
| 2005 | Girls | 1,391 | #241 |
| 2005 | Boys | 5 | #11,472 |
| 2004 | Girls | 1,184 | #275 |
| 2004 | Boys | 6 | #9,948 |
When Was Kira Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2005 · Girls
1,391 recorded births
National rank #241
2008 · Girls
1,370 recorded births
National rank #251
2006 · Girls
1,362 recorded births
National rank #249
2007 · Girls
1,266 recorded births
National rank #269
Where Kira Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| HI | #54 | 11 |
| NH | #174 | 7 |
| CA | #201 | 166 |
| WA | #231 | 31 |
| ID | #244 | 9 |
| MA | #263 | 22 |
| MN | #271 | 20 |
| NV | #292 | 9 |