Kira Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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A Deep Dive

Kira Overview

Meaning

Throne, light

Gender

Girl

Origin

Russian, Irish

Etymology

Derived from Russian name “Cyrus,” meaning “lord.” In Japanese, it can mean “sparkle” or “shiny.”

Pronunciation

/ˈkɪrə/

Popularity

Kira is a well-liked name in various countries, including the USA, UK, and Germany. In the USA, it ranked 430th for girls in 2023​

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

4 letters

Numerology

3 (Expressive, Social, Artistic)

Name Styles

Exotic, Short, Modern

Associated Traits

Modern, graceful, radiant, creative

Name Day

August 8th (Hungary)​
A Deep Dive

Kira Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Kyra, Keira, Ciara, Kiera, Kyria, Kaira, Kiran, Kyrah

Common Nicknames

Ki, K, Kia, Kira-Bear, Kira-Ki

Diminutives

Kirie, Kir, Kiry

Famous People

  • Kira Kosarin
    (American Actress)
  • Kira Knightley
    (British Actress)
  • Kira Buckland
    (American Voice Actress)
  • Kira Plastinina
    (Russian Fashion Designer)
  • Kira Salak
    (American Author)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Kira Nerys
    ("Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," TV Series)
  • Kira Yukimura
    ("Teen Wolf," TV Series)
  • Kira Ford
    ("Power Rangers Dino Thunder," TV Series)
  • Kira
    ("Death Note," Anime Series)

Places

  • Kira Town
    (Kyotera District, Uganda)
  • Kira Municipality
    (Wakiso District, Uganda)

What Is the Meaning of Kira?

Kira means “beam of light” or “shining light,” and that light reflects perfectly in the personalities of people with this name. They tend to radiate warmth and positivity, brightening the day of everyone around them.

What Is the Origin of The Name Kira?

The name Kira has diverse origins, including Russian, where it is a variant of the name “Cyrus,” meaning “lord.” It is also found in Japanese, where it means “glitter” or “shining.”

Kira Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Kira in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3902022#4302023
Top 3 Rankings#2412005#2492006#2512008

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Kira

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023430
(-40 from 2022)
712
(-88 from 2022)
0.04070
2022390
(-6 from 2021)
800
(-13 from 2021)
0.04462
2021384
(+1 from 2020)
813
(+6 from 2020)
0.04538
2020385
(-2 from 2019)
807
(-10 from 2019)
0.04565
2019383
(-4 from 2018)
817
(-11 from 2018)
0.04453
2018379
(-2 from 2017)
828
(+7 from 2017)
0.04452
2017377
(-8 from 2016)
821
(-60 from 2016)
0.04346
2016369
(-8 from 2015)
881
(-29 from 2015)
0.04551
2015361
(-12 from 2014)
910
(-40 from 2014)
0.04665
2014349
(+6 from 2013)
950
(+50 from 2013)
0.04856
2013355
(+3 from 2012)
900
(+15 from 2012)
0.04669
2012358
(-26 from 2011)
885
(-61 from 2011)
0.04563
2011332
(-23 from 2010)
946
(-90 from 2010)
0.04882
2010309
(-14 from 2009)
1036
(-81 from 2009)
0.05284
2009295
(-44 from 2008)
1117
(-253 from 2008)
0.05516
2008251
(+18 from 2007)
1370
(+104 from 2007)
0.06577
2007269
(-20 from 2006)
1266
(-96 from 2006)
0.05982
2006249
(-8 from 2005)
1362
(-29 from 2005)
0.06515
2005241
(+34 from 2004)
1391
(+207 from 2004)
0.06854
2004275
(+12 from 2003)
1184
(+100 from 2003)
0.05868
2003287
(-10 from 2002)
1084
(-42 from 2002)
0.05403
2002277
(+9 from 2001)
1126
(+33 from 2001)
0.05701
2001286
(+6 from 2000)
1093
(+1 from 2000)
0.05518
2000292
(-8 from 1999)
1092
(-14 from 1999)
0.05472
1999284
(-10 from 1998)
1106
(-30 from 1998)
0.05681
1998274
(+50 from 1997)
1136
(+244 from 1997)
0.05860
1997324
(+47 from 1996)
892
(+167 from 1996)
0.04672
1996371
(+17 from 1995)
725
(+43 from 1995)
0.03781
1995388
(-9 from 1994)
682
(+6 from 1994)
0.03549
1994379
(+9 from 1993)
676
(+20 from 1993)
0.03468
1993388
(+41 from 1992)
656
(+70 from 1992)
0.03327
1992429
(+31 from 1991)
586
(+55 from 1991)
0.02923
1991460
(+67 from 1990)
531
(+82 from 1990)
0.02611
1990527
(-33 from 1989)
449
(-27 from 1989)
0.02186
1989494
(-77 from 1988)
476
(-83 from 1988)
0.02389
1988417
(+4 from 1987)
559
(+29 from 1987)
0.02907
1987421
(+15 from 1986)
530
(+38 from 1986)
0.02828
1986436
(-51 from 1985)
492
(-100 from 1985)
0.02666
1985385
(-75 from 1984)
592
(-173 from 1984)
0.03206
1984310
(+84 from 1983)
765
(+210 from 1983)
0.04242
1983394
(-121 from 1982)
555
(-336 from 1982)
0.03101
1982273
(+234 from 1981)
891
(+498 from 1981)
0.04911
1981507
(+277 from 1980)
393
(+184 from 1980)
0.02197
1980784
(+171 from 1979)
209
(+56 from 1979)
0.01174
1979955
(+59 from 1978)
153
(+19 from 1978)
0.00888
19781014
(-55 from 1977)
134
(-10 from 1977)
0.00815
1977959
(-57 from 1976)
144
(-2 from 1976)
0.00875
1976902
(-290 from 1975)
146
(-112 from 1975)
0.00929
1975612
(+126 from 1974)
258
(+65 from 1974)
0.01653
1974738
(+225 from 1973)
193
(+70 from 1973)
0.01232
1973963
(+127 from 1972)
123
(+19 from 1972)
0.00791
19721090
(-114 from 1971)
104
(-26 from 1971)
0.00645
1971976
(+44 from 1970)
130
(+9 from 1970)
0.00742
19701020
(-30 from 1969)
121
(+2 from 1969)
0.00661
1969990
(+143 from 1968)
119
(+30 from 1968)
0.00675
19681133
(+49 from 1967)
89
(+8 from 1967)
0.00521
19671182
(-21 from 1966)
81
(-3 from 1966)
0.00472
19661161
(+288 from 1965)
84
(+26 from 1965)
0.00478
19651449
(-31 from 1964)
58
(-5 from 1964)
0.00317
19641418
(+320 from 1963)
63
(+19 from 1963)
0.00322
19631738
(+292 from 1962)
44
(+11 from 1962)
0.00221
19622030
(+220 from 1961)
33
(+5 from 1961)
0.00163
19612250
(-4 from 1960)
28
(+1 from 1960)
0.00135
19602246
(+1191 from 1959)
27
(+14 from 1959)
0.00130
19593437
(-989 from 1958)
13
(-9 from 1958)
0.00063
19582448
(+1042 from 1957)
22
(+10 from 1957)
0.00106
19573490
(-664 from 1956)
12
(-5 from 1956)
0.00057
19562826
(+2382 from 1955)
17
(+11 from 1955)
0.00083
19555208
(-553 from 1954)
6
(-1 from 1954)
0.00030
19544655
(-1283 from 1952)
7
(-4 from 1952)
0.00035
19530
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19523372
(+1872 from 1948)
11
(+6 from 1948)
0.00058
19510
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19500
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19490
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19485244
(-901 from 1938)
5
No change from 1938
0.00029
19470
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19460
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19450
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19440
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19430
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19384343
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00044
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Kira

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2122021#2512022#2492023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2932021#2792022#3692023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#5512021#6142022#6362023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#3842021#3242022#3842023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3302021#4972022#4662023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#4882021#3142022#3112023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#5832021#5532022#4912023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2102021#1972022#2342023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3552021#5412022#5772023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#5182021#2872022#2282023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3202021#1892022#3152023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3142021#4152022#6972023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2952021#3232022#3302023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#5352021#5502022#6302023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#4922021#4202022#5662023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#4492021#3032022#3632023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2772021#3072022#3002023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1962021#1562022#5782023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#5562020#10092021#7862022

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#8502021#7502022#5892023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4752021#3222022#5222023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3482021#3502022#3322023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3772021#7932022#9552023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#7222021#8732022#6862023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1252021#522022#902023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#6822019#5152020#5152021

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#6182020#5522021#9082023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#6522018#6412020#5392023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1862020#1802022#4582023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5522018#4222019#4642021

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5412020#5972022#8032023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3602021#3672022#3452023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#4512018#7672019#8832020

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3252020#3002021#3542023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#5172021#8732022#7662023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5442017#6082018#5342019

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2282016#2302019#3682020

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4762015#2682016#4622018

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3092012#3282013#3822016

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4262012#5242016#5972020

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1132016#1142019#1502021

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2382016#2582019#1182020

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1332011#1842013#2472015

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2532010#2312018#1982022

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2102013#2182016#2102020

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2612008#1752010#2482012

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2492007#1662014#2472016

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#842006#1132008#1182015

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1502012#2532015#2512016

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1292005#1232007#872023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2121996#2212009#2112011

Popularity Rankings for Kira in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Russia (Moscow)

Russia (Moscow) flagRussia (Moscow)#202022#192023#182024

Popularity in Latvia

Latvia flagLatvia#922010#632015#482020

Popularity in Hungary

Hungary flagHungary#622013#832014#922015

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#1602021#1262022#1082023

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#1322021#1352022#1232023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#2952020#2122021#1822022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2542021#2152022#1892023

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#3262021#2972022#2352023

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#4382005#2502023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4402016#4322017#2632019

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#4132020#3202021#3082022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#8832021#6342022#3162023

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#3852021#4362022#3222023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#3652022#4252023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3942021#3692022#3782023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4672012#4302014#4162015

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#6232019#4452020#4832021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Kira a Name for Boys or Girls?

While Kira can be used for boys, especially in Russian-speaking regions, it is predominantly a feminine name in Japan and the West.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Kira

Kira in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Kira Kosarin (Actress, born 1997): An American actress and singer best known for her role in the TV series "The Thundermans."
  • Kira Knightley (Actress, born 1985): A British actress acclaimed for her performances in films such as "Pride & Prejudice" and "Pirates of the Caribbean."
  • Kira Buckland (Voice Actress, born 1987): An American voice actress known for her work in anime and video games.
  • Kira Plastinina (Fashion Designer, born 1992): A Russian fashion designer who launched her own clothing line as a teenager.
  • Kira Salak (Author, born 1971): An American author and adventurer whose travel writing has been widely published.
  • Kira Ivanova (Figure Skater, 1963–2001): A Russian figure skater who won a bronze medal at the 1984 Winter Olympics.
  • Kira Willey (Musician, born 1975): An American children’s music artist and yoga instructor known for her interactive performances.
  • Kira Nerys ("Star Trek: Deep Space Nine," 1993 TV Series): A Bajoran militia officer and key figure in the resistance against Cardassian occupation.
  • Kira Yukimura ("Teen Wolf," 2011 TV Series): A young girl who discovers she is a kitsune with electrical powers.
  • Kira Ford ("Power Rangers Dino Thunder," 2004 TV Series): The Yellow Ranger with a passion for music.
  • Kira ("Death Note," 2006 Anime Series): The alias used by Light Yagami as he uses the Death Note to bring about his version of justice.
  • Kira Argounova ("We the Living," 1936 Novel by Ayn Rand): A strong-willed woman struggling to survive in post-revolutionary Russia.
  • Kira ("Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance," 2019 TV Series): A brave Gelfling who fights to save her world from the Skeksis.
  • Kira Town (Kyotera District, Uganda): A bustling town in central Uganda with vibrant markets and community centers.
  • Kira Beach (Kira, Estonia): A beautiful sandy beach along the coast of Estonia, popular for its serene environment and recreational activities.
  • Kira River (Western Province, Kenya): A river flowing through the Western Province of Kenya, supporting local agriculture and wildlife.
  • Kira Municipality (Wakiso District, Uganda): The largest urban center in Uganda, featuring a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial zones.
  • Kira Bay (Hokkaido, Japan): A picturesque bay on the northern island of Hokkaido, known for its stunning views and fishing opportunities.
  • Kira Point (Western Cape, South Africa): A coastal headland offering panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and nearby mountains.
  • Kira Forest (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan): A forested area in northern Pakistan, home to diverse flora and fauna.

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