How Many People Are Named Kirah?
Complete statistics for the name Kirah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kirah, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,007 people in the US today, making up 1 in 327,633 Americans. With its peak popularity in 2007, it's now declining but remains a genuinely modern name with 85% of those named Kirah being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life-path number 11 are thought to be highly intuitive and sensitive.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 20All 1,018 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2007Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kirah Through the Generations
Kirah, a name that peaked in 2007 with 57 births, has seen a steady decline since then. Today, there are 1,007 people named Kirah in the United States, with the majority under 30 years old. The age distribution shows 869 under-30s, 149 aged 30-60, and none over 60, indicating it's a name predominantly embraced by younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kirah's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Kirah
How Many People Have the Name Kirah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,007 people in the United States currently share the name Kirah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 327,633 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kirah a Common or Rare Name?
Kirah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Kirah Mean?
Kirah means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kirah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Kirah Most Popular?
The name Kirah reached peak popularity in 2007, with 57 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Kirah?
Approximately 1,007 people named Kirah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,018. That works out to roughly 1 in 327,633 Americans.
Is Kirah a rare name?
Kirah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 327,633 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kirah mean?
Kirah means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Kirah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kirah are male and 100% are female.
When was Kirah most popular?
Kirah peaked in 2007 with 57 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.