How Many People Are Named Kyra?

Complete statistics for the name Kyra: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kyra
Rare
Persian and Greek

Kyra is a modern name with a classic feel. About 37,330 people in the U.S. are named Kyra, which makes her rare, just 1 in 8,840 Americans. Most Kyras are young, with 76% under 30.

~37,330
Living in US
1 in 8,840
Americans
2005
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Sun, throne, or lady
🌐
Origin
Persian and Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Sunday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Independent Creative Warm Spirited
1
Life Path Number

Life path number 1 traditionally represents leadership and independence, with a drive to forge your own path rather than follow others. People associated with number 1 are seen as self-motivated and original, often the first to take initiative in any situation.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

38,754
Worldwide Bearers
#41,369
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
37,330
🇹🇭 Thailand
132
🇧🇪 Belgium
131
🇪🇨 Ecuador
112
🇪🇸 Spain
103
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
80
🇲🇾 Malaysia
80
🇿🇦 South Africa
79
🇬🇷 Greece
70
🇲🇽 Mexico
65

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
22 (0%)
♀ Female
37,307 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 24
28,927
Would be under 30 (76%)
8,339
Would be 30–60 (22%)
704
Would be over 60 (2%)

All 37,970 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: 2005

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
88
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kyra Through the Generations

The name Kyra has seen a steady decline since its peak in 2005 when 1,918 babies were named Kyra. Today, only 37,330 people bear this name in the U.S., a stark contrast to its all-time birth total of 37,970. This suggests a significant drop-off in popularity. The majority of Kyra’s are indeed young, with 28,927 under 30, reflecting a modern, contemporary trend. Interestingly, the older demographic shows a much smaller population, with only 704 over 60, indicating a relatively recent surge in its usage.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 3,559
Texas 2,349
New York 2,132
Pennsylvania 1,782
Florida 1,695
Ohio 1,692
Illinois 1,503
Michigan 1,424
Indiana 1,021
New Jersey 990

⭐ Famous People Named Kyra

Kyra is a feminine given name that may derive from the Greek word kurá or from Cyra, the feminine form of Cyrus.…

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✨ Similar Names to Kyra

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kyra's Persian and Greek roots

📄 About the Name Kyra

How Many People Have the Name Kyra?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 37,330 people in the United States currently share the name Kyra. That works out to roughly 1 in every 8,840 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Kyra a Common or Rare Name?

Kyra is classified as 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 Kyra Mean?

Kyra means "sun, throne, or lady" and comes from Persian and Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kyra in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Kyra Most Popular?

The name Kyra reached peak popularity in 2005, with 1,918 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 Kyra?

Approximately 37,330 people named Kyra live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 37,970. That works out to roughly 1 in 8,840 Americans.

Is Kyra a rare name?

Kyra is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 8,840 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kyra mean?

Kyra means "sun, throne, or lady" and comes from Persian and Greek origins.

Is Kyra more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kyra are male and 100% are female.

When was Kyra most popular?

Kyra peaked in 2005 with 1,918 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US37,330
All-Time Births37,970
1 in X1 in 8,840
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age24
Peak Year2005
World Rank#41,369
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.