Girl
Kira
beam of light, throne
About Kira
Bold. Direct. Memorable. Kira doesn't apologize for taking up space. This four-letter powerhouse delivers maximum impact with minimal fuss, perfect for parents who value efficiency and strength. The sharp opening consonant commands attention while the flowing vowels prevent harshness. Kira works seamlessly across languages and cultures, making it ideal for global families. It ages beautifully from playground to boardroom, never feeling juvenile or overly cutesy. Consider how rarely you'll need to spell it out or correct pronunciation—a gift in our complex world. This name doesn't follow trends; it sets them. For a daughter destined to lead rather than follow, Kira delivers confidence in just two syllables.
Popularity of the Name Kira
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | #991 | ||||
| 1971 | #976 | ||||
| 1973 | #969 | ||||
| 1974 | #740 | ||||
| 1975 | #613 | ||||
| 1976 | #905 | ||||
| 1977 | #962 | ||||
| 1979 | #958 | ||||
| 1980 | #787 | ||||
| 1981 | #508 | ||||
| 1982 | #274 | ||||
| 1983 | #395 | ||||
| 1984 | #310 | ||||
| 1985 | #385 | #337 | |||
| 1986 | #436 | #574 | |||
| 1987 | #421 | #410 | |||
| 1988 | #417 | #537 | |||
| 1989 | #494 | #479 | |||
| 1990 | #527 | #570 | |||
| 1991 | #461 | #356 | #502 | ||
| 1992 | #430 | #356 | #400 | ||
| 1993 | #388 | #321 | |||
| 1994 | #379 | #284 | |||
| 1995 | #388 | #346 | #267 | ||
| 1996 | #372 | #304 | |||
| 1997 | #324 | #161 | #464 | #303 | |
| 1998 | #274 | #164 | #398 | #237 | |
| 1999 | #284 | #149 | #485 | #217 | |
| 2000 | #292 | #143 | #266 | #231 | |
| 2001 | #287 | #149 | #355 | #258 | |
| 2002 | #277 | #151 | #398 | #184 | |
| 2003 | #287 | #162 | #273 | #234 | |
| 2004 | #275 | #194 | #281 | #187 | |
| 2005 | #241 | #219 | #648 | #195 | |
| 2006 | #249 | #251 | #221 | ||
| 2007 | #269 | #291 | #587 | #272 | |
| 2008 | #251 | #313 | #699 | #262 | |
| 2009 | #296 | #361 | #291 | ||
| 2010 | #309 | #338 | #327 | ||
| 2011 | #335 | #433 | #455 | #314 | |
| 2012 | #358 | #481 | #315 | ||
| 2013 | #355 | #461 | #510 | #255 | |
| 2014 | #349 | #422 | #474 | #349 | |
| 2015 | #361 | #525 | #556 | #336 | |
| 2016 | #369 | #425 | #556 | #358 | |
| 2017 | #379 | #429 | #420 | #616 | #388 |
| 2018 | #379 | #493 | #273 | #370 | #303 |
| 2019 | #383 | #574 | #657 | #357 | |
| 2020 | #385 | #455 | #402 | #388 | #255 |
| 2021 | #384 | #497 | #385 | #950 | #287 |
| 2022 | #390 | #525 | #368 | #673 | #264 |
| 2023 | #429 | #494 | #381 | #326 | #250 |
| 2024 | #455 | #547 | #802 | #293 | |
| 2025 | #385 | #473 | #374 | #342 | #279 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Kira
Names Similar to Kira
Nicknames for Kira
- Ki
- Kiki
- Kir
- Kiki
- Ira
Famous People Named Kira
| Kira Knightley | English actress |
| Kira Salak | American adventure travel writer |
| Kira Cochrane | British journalist and writer |
| Kira Stevens | Australian Paralympic athlete |
| Kira Muratova | Ukrainian filmmaker and screenwriter |
| Kira Ivanova | Russian ballerina |
| Kira Kazantsev | Miss America 2015 |
| Kira Ayn Varszegi | American painter and artist |
| Kira Plastinina | Russian fashion designer |
| Kira Neuman | American professional bodybuilder |
| Kira Roessler | American musician and songwriter |
| Kira Nam Greene | Korean-American visual artist |
| Kira Peikoff | American author and journalist |
| Kira Reed Lorsch | American actress and television host |
| Kira Isabella | Canadian country singer-songwriter |
| Kira Schlechter | American journalist and music critic |
| Kira Wuck | Finnish-Dutch poet and writer |
| Kira Eggers | Danish model and television personality |
| Kira M. Newman | American psychologist and writer |
| Kira Lynn Hladun | Canadian Paralympic swimmer |
Characters Named Kira
| Kira Nerys | Star Trek - Deep Space Nine character |
| Kira Yukimura | Teen Wolf character |
| Kira Yamato | Gundam Seed character |
| Kira Ford | Power Rangers Dino Thunder character |
| Kira Argounova | Doctor Zhivago character |
| Kira Finster | Rugrats character |
| Kira Carsen | Star Wars - The Old Republic character |
| Kira Larsen | Criminal Minds character |
| Kira Kozu | The Strain character |
| Kira Iseya | Battle Royale character |
| Kira Manning | The Secret Life of Bees character |
| Kira Duncan | True Blood character |
| Kira Meru | Star Trek - Deep Space Nine character |