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The baby name Khyra is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Commonly /ˈkaɪrə/ (KYE-ruh); sometimes /ˈkiːrə/ (KEE-rah).

Khyra is English in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: Commonly /ˈkaɪrə/ (KYE-ruh); sometimes /ˈkiːrə/ (KEE-rah)

What is the meaning of the name Khyra ?

The baby name Khyra is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Commonly /ˈkaɪrə/ (KYE-ruh); sometimes /ˈkiːrə/ (KEE-rah).

Khyra is English in Origin.

Khyra is a modern given name in English shaped by multiple influences. Its spelling evokes Arabic Khayra/Khaira (from khayr, meaning "goodness; beneficence"), while its sound aligns with Kyra/Kira (linked to Greek kyria, "lady") and Keira (from Irish Ciara, "dark-haired"). As a result, Khyra carries layered meanings that can emphasize virtue and generosity, noble bearing, or dark-haired beauty, depending on the lineage one prefers.

Usage of Khyra rose in the late 20th and early 21st centuries amid inventive respellings featuring y and h, and it remains uncommon in the US and UK. It also appears within Muslim communities as a stylistic variant of Khayra. Related forms include Khayra, Khaira, Kheira; Kyra, Kira; Keira, Keerah, Keirah; and Ciara-derived Kiera. Pronunciations vary regionally: KEYE-rah is frequent in English contexts, while KEE-rah mirrors Arabic and some European traditions.

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Khyra – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
France Girls 2021 #403 3 3,185
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
TN 0 #860 6 13,765
United States Girls 2024 #907 10 8,487
CL Girls 0 #914 2 14,098
MY Girls 0 #974 21 24,821
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
MA 0 #1,198 2 20,986
DZ 0 #1,226 9 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Khyra is popular in 18 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
France
BN
BR
CL

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People also ask about Khyra

Khyra is predominantly a girl's name, used for girls.
Khyra is a 2 syllable name, pronounced Commonly /ˈkaɪrə/ (KYE-ruh); sometimes /ˈkiːrə/ (KEE-rah).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Kyra, Kira, Keira, Khira, Kyrah and Keara.
Across languages, Khyra has these equivalents: Kyra (Greek), Kira (Slavic/Irish), Ciara (Irish), Keira (Irish/Scots), Cira (Spanish).
Yes — Khyra ranked #403 in France in 2021, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Khyra ranks highest in France (#403 in 2021).
Khyra's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #925 in 2014 to #907 in 2024 in United States.