Kira Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Multiple origins (Irish, Japanese, Russian)
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Kira means 'dark-haired' in Irish, 'sparkle' in Japanese, and 'lady' in Russian.
Meaning of the Name Kira
Kira is a feminine given name with multiple origins. It is a variant of the name Keira, which is an anglicized form of the Irish name Ciarán, meaning 'dark-haired'. In Japanese, Kira means 'sparkle' or 'glitter'. In Russian, Kira is derived from the Greek name Kyra, which means 'lady' or 'ruler'. Overall, Kira is a name that conveys beauty, grace, and a hint of mystery.
Popularity of the Name Kira
The popularity for the name Kira peaked in popularity in the year 2005 with 1,391 births, which ranked number 482 out of 30,165 unique names for that year. Kira had the most female births in 2005 with 1,391, which ranked number 241 out of 19,191 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1982 with 6, which ranked number 5,619 out of 7,369 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Kira has declined over the last ten years from 885 births to 796 births, a decline of -10.06%. Among females, Kira has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 885 births to 796 births, a decline of -10.06%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kira
- 20 Year Trend of Kira: -29.31%
- 10 Year Trend of Kira: -10.06%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kira: -10.06%
Popularity of Kira by State
Among females, Kira was most popular in Western states with 266 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 140 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Kira. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 299 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 140 | 249 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 29 | 183 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 341 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 38 | 489 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 530 |
| HI | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 46 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 35 | 310 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 746 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 564 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 315 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 339 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 524 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 298 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 813 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 717 |
| NH | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 188 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 29 | 282 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 171 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 61 | 273 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 538 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 151 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 35 | 315 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 776 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 816 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 53 | 615 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 313 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 405 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 33 | 198 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 401 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Kira
- Total Births of Kira: 788 (-1.05%)
- Female Births of Kira: 788 (-1.05%)
Given the downward trend of Kira over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.05% decrease in total births, for a total of 788 births in 2024. For Females, births for Kira have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 788 female births in 2024, a decrease of -1.05%.