The nameKyra

Kyra is a girl's name of debated origin.

Meaning

It is linked to the Greek kyria, "lady", or to Cyrus.

Origin

Greek, of debated origin.

History

In France it has risen in the 2010s and 2020s.

Popularity of the name Kyra

Kyra in France

914thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2022peak year (60 births)
780babies named Kyra in France since 1900
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Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Kyra was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 345 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Kyra. Its rise began around 2001, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Kyra in France were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 47 births a year on average, against 34 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kyra mean?

It is linked to the Greek kyria, "lady", or to Cyrus.

What is the origin of the name Kyra?

Greek, of debated origin.

Is Kyra a girl's or a boy's name?

Kyra is a girl's name.