Kyra
Name of a Greek Orthodox saint, from Byzantine Greek κυρά (kurá, “lady”), or from Cyra, feminine form of Cyrus.
Every Kyra since 1919 — 38,308 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kyra
Kyra is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #830 in 2025 with 329 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1919, 38,308 American babies have been named Kyra. Its peak came in 2005, when 1,918 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 Kyra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kyra 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 | 329 | #830 | — | — |
| 2024 | 391 | #722 | — | — |
| 2023 | 414 | #698 | — | — |
| 2022 | 451 | #657 | — | — |
| 2021 | 447 | #665 | — | — |
| 2020 | 418 | #678 | — | — |
| 2019 | 517 | #590 | — | — |
| 2018 | 497 | #610 | — | — |
| 2017 | 506 | #594 | — | — |
| 2016 | 578 | #538 | — | — |
| 2015 | 654 | #490 | — | — |
| 2014 | 649 | #485 | — | — |
| 2013 | 769 | #399 | — | — |
| 2012 | 770 | #406 | — | — |
| 2011 | 817 | #388 | — | — |
| 2010 | 929 | #347 | — | — |
| 2009 | 1,202 | #272 | — | — |
| 2008 | 1,443 | #238 | — | — |
| 2007 | 1,759 | #189 | — | — |
| 2006 | 1,799 | #195 | — | — |
| 2005 | 1,912 | #179 | 6 | #10,898 |
| 2004 | 1,543 | #220 | — | — |
| 2003 | 1,459 | #223 | — | — |
| 2002 | 1,388 | #226 | — | — |
| 2001 | 1,535 | #207 | — | — |
| 2000 | 1,596 | #202 | 7 | #8,738 |
| 1995 | 675 | #393 | — | — |
| 1990 | 407 | #570 | — | — |
| 1985 | 173 | #916 | — | — |
| 1980 | 119 | #1,146 | — | — |
| 1975 | 115 | #1,041 | — | — |
| 1970 | 135 | #945 | — | — |
| 1965 | 57 | #1,470 | — | — |
| 1960 | 52 | #1,548 | — | — |
| 1955 | 34 | #1,827 | — | — |
| 1950 | 8 | #4,147 | — | — |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,289 | — | — |
| 1940 | 8 | #3,364 | — | — |
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Famous people named Kyra
- Kyra Sedgwick Actor · b. 1965
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kyra mean?
Name of a Greek Orthodox saint, from Byzantine Greek κυρά (kurá, “lady”), or from Cyra, feminine form of Cyrus.
How popular is the name Kyra in 2025?
Kyra ranked #830 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 329 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kyra?
38,308 babies have been named Kyra in the United States since 1919, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kyra most popular?
Kyra peaked in 2005, when 1,918 newborns received the name.
Is Kyra a boy or girl name?
Kyra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kyra rising or falling?
Kyra is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kyra?
Well-known people named Kyra include Kyra Sedgwick (actor).