The nameKira
Kira is a girl's name of debated origin.
- Girl's name
- Debated
Meaning
It is a Russian name linked to Cyrus, and also exists in Japanese.
Origin
Debated, Russian or Japanese.
History
In France it has risen in the 2010s and 2020s.
Popularity of the name Kira
Kira in France
829thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2021peak year (70 births)
785babies named Kira in France since 1900
Kira was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 340 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Kira. Its rise began around 2005, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Kira in France were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 56 births a year on average, against 45 in the five years before.
Kira in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kira mean?
It is a Russian name linked to Cyrus, and also exists in Japanese.
What is the origin of the name Kira?
Debated, Russian or Japanese.
Is Kira a girl's or a boy's name?
Kira is a girl's name.