Kyra Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Kyra is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Kyra?
Kyra is spelled K-Y-R-A. The name has 4 letters.
Kyra at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Kyra may derive from the Greek word meaning “lady” or “mistress.”
- Origin
- Kyra is commonly associated with Greek origins and may derive from a Greek term used as a title of respect for women.
- Pronunciation
- KEER-uh · 2 syllables
Kyra Popularity in 2025
Rank#827
Recorded Births329
- Girls usage fell 107 places to #827 and recorded 62 fewer 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 Kyra Mean?
Kyra may derive from the Greek word meaning “lady” or “mistress.”
Origin: Kyra is commonly associated with Greek origins and may derive from a Greek term used as a title of respect for women.
How Do You Pronounce Kyra?
PronunciationKEER-uh
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Kyra?
- History
- The name Kyra has appeared in various cultures and is linked to adaptations of Greek names.
Kyra Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 329 | #827 |
| 2024 | Girls | 391 | #720 |
| 2023 | Girls | 414 | #698 |
| 2022 | Girls | 451 | #657 |
| 2021 | Girls | 447 | #664 |
| 2020 | Girls | 418 | #678 |
| 2019 | Girls | 517 | #590 |
| 2018 | Girls | 497 | #609 |
| 2017 | Girls | 506 | #592 |
| 2016 | Girls | 578 | #538 |
| 2015 | Girls | 654 | #490 |
| 2014 | Girls | 649 | #485 |
| 2013 | Girls | 769 | #399 |
| 2012 | Girls | 770 | #406 |
| 2011 | Girls | 817 | #388 |
| 2010 | Girls | 929 | #347 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,202 | #272 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,443 | #238 |
| 2007 | Girls | 1,759 | #189 |
| 2006 | Girls | 1,799 | #195 |
| 2005 | Girls | 1,912 | #179 |
| 2005 | Boys | 6 | #10,151 |
| 2004 | Girls | 1,543 | #220 |
| 2003 | Girls | 1,459 | #223 |
When Was Kyra 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
1,912 recorded births
National rank #179
2006 · Girls
1,799 recorded births
National rank #195
2007 · Girls
1,759 recorded births
National rank #189
2000 · Girls
1,596 recorded births
National rank #201
Where Kyra 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #296 | 5 |
| NV | #374 | 7 |
| ID | #402 | 5 |
| CT | #459 | 6 |
| SC | #467 | 10 |
| VA | #541 | 14 |
| WI | #612 | 7 |
| OK | #619 | 6 |