Kyra
girl name#827 in 2025Kyra entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #179 in 2005, ranks #827 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1919–2025
#827
rank today
#179
peak (2005)
329
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4814 |
| 1930s | #3043 |
| 1940s | #3501 |
| 1950s | #2447 |
| 1960s | #1352 |
| 1970s | #1018 |
| 1980s | #810 |
| 1990s | #358 |
| 2000s | #215 |
| 2010s | #484 |
| 2020s | #707 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kyra has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 37,500 people named Kyra are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kyra alive today was born around 2003, making them about 22 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kyra in 2025?
- Kyra ranks #827 among US girl names in 2025, with 329 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kyra most popular?
- Kyra peaked in 2005, reaching #179 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kyra with classmates?
- Kyra will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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