Kira
Kira: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /kiːrə/ · /kɪrə/
Meaning and origin of Kira
- A female given name from Persian or Irish.
Etymology
Variant of Kyra or borrowed from Russian Ки́ра (Kíra), ultimately from Persian کوروش (Kūrūš). Also used as a respelling of Ciara, from Irish [Term?].
How popular is Kira?
Since 1880, 40,829 girls and 27 boys in the U.S. have been named Kira (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #241 in 2005. Its highest rank for boys was #6045 in 1982. In 2025 it ranked #385 for girls, with 801 babies given the name.
Names similar to Kira
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Kira FAQ
What does the name Kira mean?
A female given name from Persian or Irish. Variant of Kyra or borrowed from Russian Ки́ра (Kíra), ultimately from Persian کوروش (Kūrūš). Also used as a respelling of Ciara, from Irish [Term?].
What is the origin of the name Kira?
Kira is listed as a name of Persian or Irish origin.
How popular is the name Kira?
Since 1880, 40,829 girls and 27 boys in the U.S. have been named Kira (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #241 in 2005. Its highest rank for boys was #6045 in 1982. In 2025 it ranked #385 for girls, with 801 babies given the name.
Is Kira a boy or girl name?
Kira is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 40,829 girls and 27 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.