Kira
Pronunciation: [ k-IHR-ah ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kira first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.
Over 27 babies have been named Kira in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kira is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #40,544 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,544
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Kira is also used as a girl name, ranked #455.
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About the Name Kira
Kira is a boy name .
Is Kira a boy or girl name? Kira is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #40,544 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #455. Kira is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kira is currently ranked #40,544 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Kira include Kiran, Kirk, Kirby, Kirin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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