Kira

Kira is a Russian/Irish girl's name. Russian feminine form of Cyrus, meaning "throne". Also variation of Irish Ciara, meaning "dark".

How popular is Kira in the United States?

In 2024, 684 girls in the United States were named Kira, making it the 455th most popular girl's name that year.

It has fallen over the decade, from 349th ten years before.

Its busiest year on record was 2005, with 1,396 births.

Records for Kira go back to 1938, and 40,045 babies have been given the name since.

What Kira means and where it comes from

Russian feminine form of Cyrus, meaning "throne". Also variation of Irish Ciara, meaning "dark".

Kira is of Russian/Irish origin, described as international and modern in style.

Is Kira a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 684 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kira mean?

Russian feminine form of Cyrus, meaning "throne". Also variation of Irish Ciara, meaning "dark".

Where does the name Kira come from?

Kira is of Russian/Irish origin, and is usually described as international and modern in style.

How popular is Kira in the United States?

In 2024, 684 girls in the United States were named Kira, making it the 455th most popular girl's name that year.

Is Kira a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 684 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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