Kyra
Peaked at #179 nationally in 2005, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1919, Kyra has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Kyra — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#179
in 2005
Current rank
#722
in 2024
Years tracked
88
1919–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1919, Kyra reached its peak popularity for girls in 2005, ranking #179 nationally with 1,912 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #485 (2014) to #722 (2024) — a 33% drop.
As of 2024, Kyra ranks #722 nationally for girls, with 389 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #722 | 389 |
| 2023 | #698 | 413 |
| 2022 | #659 | 449 |
| 2021 | #665 | 447 |
| 2020 | #679 | 417 |
| 2019 | #590 | 516 |
| 2018 | #610 | 497 |
| 2017 | #594 | 506 |
Kyra — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#8738
in 2000
Last ranked
#10897
in 2005
Years tracked
4
1992–2005
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1992, Kyra reached its peak popularity for boys in 2000, ranking #8738 nationally with 7 babies given the name that year.
Kyra hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2005, when it stood at #10897.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #10,897 | 6 |
| 2000 | #8,738 | 7 |
| 1996 | #9,883 | 5 |
| 1992 | #9,222 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Kyra most popular?
Kyra was most popular in 2005, when it ranked #179 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Kyra becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Kyra?
At least 37,970 babies have been recorded with the name Kyra in the US since 1919, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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