Kyra Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
Home ยป Baby Names ยป Kyra Name Meaning

Fact: Kyra is an ancient Greek goddess of Propitiation, invoked in Orphic Hymns as a chthonic nymph who brings nightmares and madness, and is associated with offerings made to the deceased by family and friends.

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A Deep Dive

Kyra Overview

Meaning

Lord

Gender

Girl

Origin

Greek

Etymology

Derived from the Greek word โ€œkurรกโ€ meaning โ€œladyโ€ or from Cyra, the feminine form of Cyrusโ€‹.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/หˆkษชษ™rษ™/

Popularity

Kyra is familiar in English-speaking countries, notably recognized via actress Kyra Sedgwick. In 2023, Kyra ranked #698 for girls in the USAโ€‹.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

4 letters

Numerology

1 (Pioneering, Independent, Leading)

Name Styles

Exotic, Cool, Short

Associated Traits

Elegant, strong, noble, modern

Name Day

May 7th (Greece)
A Deep Dive

Kyra Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Kira, Keira, Kyrah, Kaira, Kiara, Kiera, Kyara, Kirra, Kyreena, Kyrene

Common Nicknames

Ky, Kiki, Rara, Kye, Kira, Kiki, Riri, Kyky, Ree, Kyri

Diminutives

Kyri, Kye, Kyky, Kyrahn, Kiki, Rara, Kaira, Kiki, Kie, Riri

Famous People

  • Kyra Sedgwick
    (American Actress)
  • Kyra Phillips
    (American Journalist)
  • Kyra Gracie
    (Brazilian Martial Artist)
  • Kyra Davis
    (American Author)
  • Kyra Vayne
    (Russian Opera Singer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Kyra Collins
    ("The Sixth Sense," Film)
  • Kyra Devore
    ("Bag of Bones," Novel)

Places

  • Kyra Locality
    (Zabaykal'skiy Kray, Russia)
  • Kyra Village
    (Nicosia, Cyprus)

What Is the Meaning of Kyra?

Kyra means โ€œlordโ€. . Individuals named Kyra often have a commanding and radiant personality, bringing a sense of authority and warmth.

What Is the Origin of The Name Kyra?

Kyra is of Greek origin, derived from the Greek word โ€œkyrios,โ€ which means โ€œlordโ€ or โ€œmaster.โ€

Kyra Name Popularity

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

United States flagUnited States#6632021#6582022#6982023
Top 3 Rankings#1792005#1892007#1952006

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Kyra

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023698
(-40 from 2022)
410
(-38 from 2022)
0.02344
2022658
(+5 from 2021)
448
(+1 from 2021)
0.02499
2021663
(+15 from 2020)
447
(+30 from 2020)
0.02495
2020678
(-88 from 2019)
417
(-99 from 2019)
0.02359
2019590
(+20 from 2018)
516
(+20 from 2018)
0.02812
2018610
(-18 from 2017)
496
(-10 from 2017)
0.02667
2017592
(-54 from 2016)
506
(-71 from 2016)
0.02678
2016538
(-48 from 2015)
577
(-77 from 2015)
0.02981
2015490
(-5 from 2014)
654
(+5 from 2014)
0.03352
2014485
(-86 from 2013)
649
(-118 from 2013)
0.03317
2013399
(+7 from 2012)
767
(-3 from 2012)
0.03979
2012406
(-18 from 2011)
770
(-47 from 2011)
0.03970
2011388
(-41 from 2010)
817
(-110 from 2010)
0.04216
2010347
(-75 from 2009)
927
(-274 from 2009)
0.04728
2009272
(-34 from 2008)
1201
(-242 from 2008)
0.05931
2008238
(-49 from 2007)
1443
(-316 from 2007)
0.06928
2007189
(+6 from 2006)
1759
(-40 from 2006)
0.08311
2006195
(-16 from 2005)
1799
(-113 from 2005)
0.08606
2005179
(+41 from 2004)
1912
(+369 from 2004)
0.09421
2004220
(+3 from 2003)
1543
(+84 from 2003)
0.07647
2003223
(+3 from 2002)
1459
(+71 from 2002)
0.07272
2002226
(-19 from 2001)
1388
(-147 from 2001)
0.07028
2001207
(-6 from 2000)
1535
(-61 from 2000)
0.07749
2000201
(+9 from 1999)
1596
(+126 from 1999)
0.07997
1999210
(-12 from 1998)
1470
(-95 from 1998)
0.07551
1998198
(+5 from 1997)
1565
(+120 from 1997)
0.08073
1997203
(+60 from 1996)
1445
(+362 from 1996)
0.07568
1996263
(+130 from 1995)
1083
(+408 from 1995)
0.05649
1995393
(+12 from 1994)
675
(+57 from 1994)
0.03513
1994405
(-13 from 1993)
618
(-29 from 1993)
0.03170
1993392
(+46 from 1992)
647
(+73 from 1992)
0.03282
1992438
(+72 from 1991)
574
(+116 from 1991)
0.02863
1991510
(+60 from 1990)
458
(+51 from 1990)
0.02252
1990570
(+16 from 1989)
407
(+34 from 1989)
0.01981
1989586
(-27 from 1988)
373
(-9 from 1988)
0.01872
1988559
(+185 from 1987)
382
(+139 from 1987)
0.01986
1987744
(+65 from 1986)
243
(+36 from 1986)
0.01297
1986809
(+104 from 1985)
207
(+34 from 1985)
0.01122
1985913
(-95 from 1984)
173
(-19 from 1984)
0.00937
1984818
(-54 from 1983)
192
(-18 from 1983)
0.01065
1983764
(+27 from 1982)
210
(+6 from 1982)
0.01173
1982791
(+184 from 1981)
204
(+54 from 1981)
0.01124
1981975
(+166 from 1980)
150
(+31 from 1980)
0.00839
19801141
(-105 from 1979)
119
(-15 from 1979)
0.00668
19791036
(-41 from 1978)
134
(-3 from 1978)
0.00778
1978995
(+145 from 1977)
137
(+26 from 1977)
0.00833
19771140
(-249 from 1976)
111
(-37 from 1976)
0.00675
1976891
(+147 from 1975)
148
(+33 from 1975)
0.00942
19751038
(+44 from 1974)
115
(+7 from 1974)
0.00737
19741082
(-80 from 1973)
108
(-10 from 1973)
0.00690
19731002
(+4 from 1972)
118
(+1 from 1972)
0.00759
19721006
(+41 from 1971)
117
(+2 from 1971)
0.00726
19711047
(-107 from 1970)
115
(-20 from 1970)
0.00656
1970940
(-23 from 1969)
135
(+1 from 1969)
0.00737
1969917
(+182 from 1968)
134
(+40 from 1968)
0.00760
19681099
(-7 from 1967)
94
(+3 from 1967)
0.00550
19671092
(+369 from 1966)
91
(+34 from 1966)
0.00530
19661461
(+2 from 1965)
57
No change from 1965
0.00325
19651463
(-20 from 1964)
57
(-4 from 1964)
0.00312
19641443
(-71 from 1963)
61
(-4 from 1963)
0.00312
19631372
(+226 from 1962)
65
(+15 from 1962)
0.00327
19621598
(-65 from 1961)
50
(-4 from 1961)
0.00247
19611533
(+9 from 1960)
54
(+2 from 1960)
0.00260
19601542
(+74 from 1959)
52
(+7 from 1959)
0.00250
19591616
(+501 from 1958)
45
(+17 from 1958)
0.00216
19582117
(-363 from 1957)
28
(-10 from 1957)
0.00136
19571754
(-61 from 1956)
38
(-1 from 1956)
0.00181
19561693
(+110 from 1955)
39
(+5 from 1955)
0.00189
19551803
(+716 from 1954)
34
(+15 from 1954)
0.00170
19542519
(+750 from 1953)
19
(+7 from 1953)
0.00095
19533269
(-229 from 1952)
12
(-1 from 1952)
0.00062
19523040
(-346 from 1951)
13
(-2 from 1951)
0.00068
19512694
(+1268 from 1950)
15
(+7 from 1950)
0.00081
19503962
(-1341 from 1949)
8
(-7 from 1949)
0.00045
19492621
(+1582 from 1948)
15
(+8 from 1948)
0.00085
19484203
(-1849 from 1947)
7
(-11 from 1947)
0.00040
19472354
(+1311 from 1946)
18
(+10 from 1946)
0.00099
19463665
(+361 from 1945)
8
(+2 from 1945)
0.00050
19454026
(+28 from 1944)
6
No change from 1944
0.00045
19444054
(-1359 from 1943)
6
(-6 from 1943)
0.00044
19432695
(+1926 from 1942)
12
(+7 from 1942)
0.00084
19424621
(-1062 from 1941)
5
(-2 from 1941)
0.00036
19413559
(-351 from 1940)
7
(-1 from 1940)
0.00056
19403208
(-62 from 1939)
8
No change from 1939
0.00068
19393146
(-206 from 1938)
8
(-1 from 1938)
0.00071
19382940
(+1874 from 1919)
9
(+4 from 1919)
0.00079
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
19194814
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00043
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 Kyra

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

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#6502021#5782022#7952023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#8242021#9802022#9972023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#4772021#5792022#5222023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#5852021#6552022#5372023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#5842021#8482022#4922023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#6022021#5192022#6682023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#10372021#8302022#9922023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#7262021#11472022#7742023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#7272021#7912022#4672023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#4472021#4432022#7742023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#16382021#7342022#8472023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#7102021#7512022#6612023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#7102021#10152022#12672023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#7562021#5012022#6032023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#5072021#5502022#5542023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#10192021#7752022#7702023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#7242020#5022021#5392023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#6602021#8882022#3642023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#6052021#5342022#7982023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#9212019#5602020#6852022

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#7622020#6152021#6352022

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#5482021#6302022#6332023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#6862021#4982022#6912023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#5542019#9412021#9182022

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4542020#5832021#5872022

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#5932018#6912019#5432021

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#9172021#5702022#9092023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#5142020#6452022#4472023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#6552019#6352020#5642022

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4292019#4992020#6722021

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4722019#4782022#6312023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5332020#6332022#6352023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4932016#4582021#3312022

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4352014#4612015#5232017

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#5822021#3932022#4592023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#4352015#2292016#2812018

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3002015#4262016#4172019

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1982013#2632014#1912019

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4092017#4572020#4552022

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2702016#2492018#2922021

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2262011#1242013#2342016

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1622012#1302013#1742016

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1422009#1562011#2392019

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1312002#2122004#1732006

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1742010#1282011#1682016

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1012014#2042015#1722018

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2752007#2502009#2132011

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2212007#2222009#1732011

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2212007#2122009#1742012

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#802005#482007#1132015

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#882007#1222009#1232010

Popularity Rankings for Kyra in other Countries and American Territories

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

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#552000#442004#282006

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1102007#1172008#1542009

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1882021#2162022#2232023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#2092021#2032022#1902023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2112021#3422022#3622023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4462021#3052022#3282023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#3382020#3562021#3792022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#4012019#4862020#4042021

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#4372010

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4932019#4422021#4822023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#4962020#6872021#4962022

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

Is Kyra a Name for Boys or Girls?

Kyra is a lovely name for girls. With its strong meaning and beautiful sound, itโ€™s a name that parents adore for their daughters.

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

Kyra in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Kyra Sedgwick (Actress, 1965): An American actress acclaimed for her role as Deputy Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson on the TV series "The Closer."
  • Kyra Phillips (Journalist, 1968): An award-winning journalist who has worked with CNN and ABC News, covering major events like the 9/11 attacks and Hurricane Katrina.
  • Kyra Gracie (Martial Artist, 1985): A renowned Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and member of the famous Gracie family.
  • Kyra Davis (Author, 1974): A bestselling author known for her chick-lit novels such as "Just One Night."
  • Kyra Vayne (Opera Singer, 1916โ€“2001): An opera singer known for her performances in Europe and recordings of classic operatic works.
  • Kyra Collins ("The Sixth Sense," 1999 Film): A young girl who appears as a ghost to seek help from the main character.
  • Kyra Devore ("Bag of Bones," 1998 Novel): A tragic figure whose ghost haunts the protagonist.
  • Kyra Locality (Zabaykal'skiy Kray, Russia): A rural locality in the Zabaykal'skiy Kray region, known for its scenic beauty and tranquility.
  • Kyra Village (Nicosia, Cyprus): A picturesque village in the Nicosia district, offering a blend of traditional Cypriot culture and modern amenities.

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