Keira
Every Keira since 1962 — 33,843 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keira
Keira is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #622 in 2025 with 469 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 33,843 American babies have been named Keira. Its peak came in 2006, when 3,022 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Keira stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keira year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 469 | #622 | — | — |
| 2024 | 496 | #605 | — | — |
| 2023 | 524 | #568 | — | — |
| 2022 | 577 | #536 | — | — |
| 2021 | 662 | #472 | — | — |
| 2020 | 663 | #467 | — | — |
| 2019 | 888 | #357 | — | — |
| 2018 | 867 | #365 | — | — |
| 2017 | 990 | #332 | — | — |
| 2016 | 1,038 | #313 | — | — |
| 2015 | 1,312 | #245 | — | — |
| 2014 | 1,469 | #228 | — | — |
| 2013 | 1,572 | #203 | — | — |
| 2012 | 1,652 | #190 | — | — |
| 2011 | 1,789 | #176 | — | — |
| 2010 | 1,863 | #165 | — | — |
| 2009 | 2,260 | #141 | 7 | #10,465 |
| 2008 | 2,736 | #123 | — | — |
| 2007 | 2,677 | #128 | — | — |
| 2006 | 3,022 | #110 | — | — |
| 2005 | 1,468 | #232 | — | — |
| 2004 | 1,244 | #257 | — | — |
| 2003 | 433 | #621 | — | — |
| 2002 | 238 | #942 | — | — |
| 2001 | 216 | #994 | — | — |
| 2000 | 226 | #945 | — | — |
| 1995 | 107 | #1,486 | — | — |
| 1990 | 85 | #1,726 | — | — |
| 1985 | 90 | #1,418 | — | — |
| 1980 | 32 | #2,827 | — | — |
| 1975 | 68 | #1,505 | — | — |
| 1970 | 24 | #2,890 | — | — |
| 1965 | 11 | #4,065 | — | — |
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Famous people named Keira
- Keira Knightley Actor · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Keira in 2025?
Keira ranked #622 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 469 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keira?
33,843 babies have been named Keira in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keira most popular?
Keira peaked in 2006, when 3,022 newborns received the name.
Is Keira a boy or girl name?
Keira is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Keira rising or falling?
Keira is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Keira?
Well-known people named Keira include Keira Knightley (actor).