Kaira
Every Kaira since 1970 — 3,335 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaira
Kaira is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,424 in 2025 with 152 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 3,335 American babies have been named Kaira. Its peak came in 2019, when 186 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kaira stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaira year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 152 | #1,424 |
| 2024 | 185 | #1,261 |
| 2023 | 172 | #1,319 |
| 2022 | 150 | #1,470 |
| 2021 | 169 | #1,330 |
| 2020 | 143 | #1,497 |
| 2019 | 186 | #1,252 |
| 2018 | 155 | #1,431 |
| 2017 | 146 | #1,520 |
| 2016 | 104 | #1,937 |
| 2015 | 91 | #2,118 |
| 2014 | 80 | #2,317 |
| 2013 | 69 | #2,583 |
| 2012 | 61 | #2,845 |
| 2011 | 61 | #2,852 |
| 2010 | 58 | #2,953 |
| 2009 | 85 | #2,299 |
| 2008 | 98 | #2,085 |
| 2007 | 77 | #2,445 |
| 2006 | 89 | #2,172 |
| 2005 | 79 | #2,289 |
| 2004 | 55 | #2,906 |
| 2003 | 68 | #2,428 |
| 2002 | 68 | #2,365 |
| 2001 | 54 | #2,753 |
| 2000 | 77 | #2,114 |
| 1995 | 39 | #2,994 |
| 1990 | 31 | #3,469 |
| 1985 | 14 | #5,179 |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,504 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,501 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,579 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaira in 2025?
Kaira ranked #1,424 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 152 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaira?
3,335 babies have been named Kaira in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaira most popular?
Kaira peaked in 2019, when 186 newborns received the name.
Is Kaira a boy or girl name?
Kaira is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaira rising or falling?
Kaira is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.