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The baby name Kyra is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KY-rah (/ˈkaɪrə/) — also often pronounced KEE-rah (/ˈkɪərə/).

Kyra is Greek, Irish in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Greek, Irish
Pronunciation: KY-rah (/ˈkaɪrə/) — also often pronounced KEE-rah (/ˈkɪərə/)

What is the meaning of the name Kyra ?

The baby name Kyra is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KY-rah (/ˈkaɪrə/) — also often pronounced KEE-rah (/ˈkɪərə/).

Kyra is Greek, Irish in Origin.

Kyra blends multiple linguistic roots. In Greek, Kyra (Κύρα) is the feminine counterpart of Kyros and of kyria “lady,” from kyrios “lord,” yielding meanings such as “lady,” “ruler,” or “sovereign.” Through the Persian-derived Kyros/Cyrus, some interpret it as linked to the sun or throne. In parallel, Kyra can function as a spelling aligned with Irish Ciara/Kiera/Keira, meaning “dark-haired,” making the name’s sense depend on the chosen lineage.

Used sporadically in the anglophone world from the late 19th century, it grew steadily in the late 20th, helped by cultural exposure (notably actress Kyra Sedgwick) and the broader -kira/-keira trend. Common variants include Kira, Keira, Kiera, Kyrah, and the Russian Kira; related forms are Ciara and the masculine Cyrus/Kyros. Pronunciations vary: KYE-ruh in American English, often KEER-uh in parts of Europe.

Kyra has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Kyra

Kyra Sedgwick Actor · Born 1965 · United States Kyra Sedgwick is an American actor best known for her role as Brenda Leigh Johnson on the television series 'The Closer'. She has also appeared in films like 'Phenomenon' and 'Something to Talk About'. Born in 1965, she has had a successful career in both television and film.

Celebrity babies named Kyra

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Kyra Nijinsky Vaslav Nijinsky model ★★★★★

Kyra – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
MT 0 #41 3 1,767
JM 0 #91 3 3,714
TW 0 #101 3 4,523
PH 0 #105 6 5,607
BN Girls 0 #108 7 5,459
HU 0 #114 2 1,675
Switzerland Girls 2024 #123 13 1,786
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
MT Girls 0 #137 15 3,773
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
Sweden Girls 2021 #181 3 1,666
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
LU Girls 0 #183 8 4,850
Belgium Girls 2012 #185 25 406
HU Girls 0 #202 22 3,308
Canada Girls 2024 #219 67 2,795
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
NA Girls 0 #234 4 7,146
GR Girls 0 #242 8 6,293
PT 0 #249 2 4,161
JM Girls 0 #250 10 7,507
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
MO Girls 0 #259 5 7,056
SG 0 #260 10 11,010
TW Girls 0 #282 8 8,139
HR Girls 0 #293 2 3,687
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
MY 0 #312 19 12,352
PE 0 #327 3 6,350
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
CN Girls 0 #334 16 8,829
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
GT 0 #337 2 5,948
NL 0 #339 53 2,481
QA Girls 0 #339 5 15,378
NL Girls 0 #346 980 5,933
CZ Girls 0 #349 3 5,378
France Girls 2021 #350 56 3,185
HK 0 #355 3 8,483
PH Girls 0 #358 33 13,098
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
PL Girls 0 #363 2 5,096
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
BD Girls 0 #404 3 8,413
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
Austria Girls 0 #410 11 1,885
Germany 0 #415 23 2,542
OM Girls 0 #419 6 15,987
ZA 0 #436 12 14,421
MX 0 #444 2 8,339
PT Girls 0 #466 6 7,952
CR Girls 0 #509 24 11,342
PA Girls 0 #514 5 9,861
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
UY Girls 0 #531 6 6,731
SG Girls 0 #533 54 18,916
GT Girls 0 #534 8 7,500
AE Girls 0 #539 15 20,968
IR Girls 0 #541 5 8,334
PS Girls 0 #546 2 10,981
United States Girls 2024 #551 389 8,487
CM Girls 0 #554 7 11,671
KW Girls 0 #557 5 19,177
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
CM Boys 0 #572 4 12,054
HK Girls 0 #577 39 16,104
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
Germany Girls 0 #599 251 4,949
AR Girls 0 #624 7 8,289
IL Girls 0 #644 2 11,648
IN Girls 0 #647 8 13,121
BO Girls 0 #648 4 9,488
MY Girls 0 #684 323 24,821
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
CL Boys 0 #697 4 13,390
Finland Girls 2026 #724 15 3,895
SG Boys 0 #734 6 17,960
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
NG Girls 0 #819 8 15,093
CL Girls 0 #838 14 14,098
United States Boys 2005 #845 6 7,175
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
PE Girls 0 #915 29 14,861
SA Girls 0 #923 13 25,931
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
Spain Girls 0 #947 37 5,561
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
BR Girls 0 #987 6 12,708
EG Girls 0 #1,004 6 14,742
MX Boys 0 #1,031 3 16,355
ZA Girls 0 #1,032 110 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,055 24 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,100 12 25,439
MX Girls 0 #1,140 44 17,781
MA 0 #1,197 3 20,986
DZ 0 #1,227 8 20,130
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,265 8 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,354 93 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Kyra is popular in 73 countries — most recent births per country:

Ireland
Canada
Scotland, United Kingdom
Switzerland
United States

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People also ask about Kyra

Kyra is predominantly a girl's name.
Kyra is a 2 syllable name, pronounced KY-rah (/ˈkaɪrə/) — also often pronounced KEE-rah (/ˈkɪərə/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Kira, Keira, Kiera, Kyrah, Kyria and Kyrra.
Across languages, Kyra has these equivalents: Ciara (Irish), Kira (Slavic/Russian), Cyra (Persian/Greek), Keira (Anglicized).
Yes, very popular — Kyra ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Kyra ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Kyra's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 1 notable people named Kyra are in our database, including Kyra Sedgwick (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Kyra for their child, including Vaslav Nijinsky.