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Kyra: Meaning, origin and popularity

Pronounced KEE-ruh · 2 syllables

Kyra means “lady”, from English.

Name of a Greek Orthodox saint, from Byzantine Greek (kura, “lady”), or from Cyra, feminine form of Cyrus. The English name may also be a variant of Keira.

Meaning
lady
Origin
English
Pronunciation
KEE-ruh
US rank (2025)
#827
US babies a year
about 406 (2021–2025)
Peak
around 2000

How popular is Kyra?

Kyra was the #827 name in the US in 2025, given to 329 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 44% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.

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Babies named Kyra in the US by five-year period, relative to its peak (around 2000).

Around the world

CountryRank
United States#827
England & Wales#486
Scotland#765
Northern Ireland#246
Ireland#276
France#995
Canada#512
Australia#576

How old are people named Kyra?

Half of US adults named Kyra are older than 26; most are between 18 and 52. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)

Names like Kyra

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Questions about Kyra

What does the name Kyra mean?

Kyra means “lady”. It comes from English.

How do you pronounce Kyra?

Kyra is pronounced KEE-ruh.

How popular is the name Kyra?

Kyra was the #827 name in the US in 2025, given to 329 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 44% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.

How old are people named Kyra?

Half of US adults named Kyra are older than 26. Most are between 18 and 52.