Kirah
Every Kirah since 1975 — 1,034 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kirah
Kirah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,992 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 1,034 American babies have been named Kirah. Its peak came in 2007, when 57 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 Kirah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kirah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #6,992 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,810 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,289 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,358 |
| 2021 | 16 | #7,117 |
| 2020 | 29 | #4,610 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,952 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5,547 |
| 2017 | 26 | #5,128 |
| 2016 | 20 | #6,301 |
| 2015 | 35 | #4,191 |
| 2014 | 33 | #4,410 |
| 2013 | 23 | #5,750 |
| 2012 | 43 | #3,683 |
| 2011 | 36 | #4,115 |
| 2010 | 30 | #4,806 |
| 2009 | 36 | #4,237 |
| 2008 | 55 | #3,104 |
| 2007 | 57 | #3,077 |
| 2006 | 39 | #3,895 |
| 2005 | 56 | #2,921 |
| 2004 | 34 | #4,141 |
| 2003 | 28 | #4,612 |
| 2002 | 30 | #4,227 |
| 2001 | 29 | #4,266 |
| 2000 | 29 | #4,241 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,804 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,721 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,776 |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kirah in 2025?
Kirah ranked #6,992 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kirah?
1,034 babies have been named Kirah in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kirah most popular?
Kirah peaked in 2007, when 57 newborns received the name.
Is Kirah a boy or girl name?
Kirah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kirah rising or falling?
Kirah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.