Kyra Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Persian
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Kyra means 'lord' or 'sun' and is associated with strength and radiance.
Meaning of the Name Kyra
Kyra is a feminine name of Persian origin. It is believed to be derived from the Greek name Kyrios, meaning 'lord' or 'master'. The name Kyra has also been associated with the Old Persian word kuru, which means 'sun'. Kyra is a popular name in various cultures and is often associated with strength, leadership, and radiance.
Popularity of the Name Kyra
The popularity for the name Kyra peaked in popularity in the year 2005 with 1,912 births, which ranked number 380 out of 30,165 unique names for that year. Kyra had the most female births in 2005 with 1,912, which ranked number 179 out of 19,191 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2000 with 7, which ranked number 8,209 out of 12,118 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Kyra has declined sharply over the last ten years from 770 births to 446 births, a decline of -42.08%. Among females, Kyra has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 770 births to 446 births, a decline of -42.08%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kyra
- 20 Year Trend of Kyra: -67.87%
- 10 Year Trend of Kyra: -42.08%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Kyra: -42.08%
Popularity of Kyra by State
Among females, Kyra was most popular in Southeastern states with 119 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 62 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Kyra. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 530 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 559 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 841 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 62 | 573 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 310 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 36 | 511 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 704 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 436 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 794 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 746 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 513 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 465 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 840 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 595 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 645 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1061 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 508 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 723 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 717 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 407 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 432 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 364 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 30 | 564 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 813 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 603 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 636 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 610 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 527 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 31 | 961 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 934 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 483 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 637 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Kyra
- Total Births of Kyra: 422 (-5.31%)
- Female Births of Kyra: 422 (-5.31%)
Given the downward trend of Kyra over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -5.31% decrease in total births, for a total of 422 births in 2024. For Females, births for Kyra have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 422 female births in 2024, a decrease of -5.31%.