Kyra
Girl name · #829 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Kyra? In official American birth records, Kyra has been tracked continuously since 1919, giving it 106 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 329 baby girls were named Kyra, placing it at #829 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #490, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 5,471 girls born in 2025 was named Kyra.
Babies named Kyra per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 106-year story
Kyra first appears in the Social Security records in 1919, when 5 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2005, when 1,912 girls were named Kyra — good for #179 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Kyra against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Kyra in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Kyra is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Kyra will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Kyra is most common
Geography matters for names, and Kyra is no exception. Adjusted for how many girls are born in each state, Kyra is most common in SC (0.5 per 1,000), VA (0.4 per 1,000), OH (0.3 per 1,000), NJ (0.3 per 1,000), PA (0.3 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.3 per 1,000 girls. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Kyra is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Kyra
Statistically, parents drawn to Kyra tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Kiera, Kyla, Kira, Kaya, and Alondra.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Kyra | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 329 | #827 |
| 2024 | 391 | #720 |
| 2023 | 414 | #698 |
| 2022 | 451 | #657 |
| 2021 | 447 | #664 |
| 2020 | 418 | #678 |
| 2019 | 517 | #590 |
| 2018 | 497 | #609 |
| 2017 | 506 | #592 |
| 2016 | 578 | #538 |
| 2015 | 654 | #490 |
| 2014 | 649 | #485 |
| 2013 | 769 | #399 |
| 2012 | 770 | #406 |
| 2011 | 817 | #388 |
| 2010 | 929 | #347 |
| 2009 | 1,202 | #272 |
| 2008 | 1,443 | #238 |
| 2007 | 1,759 | #189 |
| 2006 | 1,799 | #195 |
| 2005 | 1,912 | #179 |
| 2004 | 1,543 | #220 |
| 2003 | 1,459 | #223 |
| 2002 | 1,388 | #226 |
| 2001 | 1,535 | #207 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Kyra?
In official American birth records, the name Kyra first appeared in 1919 (over 106 years ago), when 5 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 106 years.
Is Kyra a popular girl name?
Kyra ranked #829 among girls in 2025 with 329 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #490.
When was the name Kyra most popular?
Kyra peaked in 2005, when 1,912 American girls received the name (ranked #179 that year). Since 2005 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Kyra?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 5,471 newborn American girls was named Kyra. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.