Kyra
Pronunciation: [ k-EYER-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Kyra is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-EYER-uh.
Parents who love the name Kyra often also consider Christoher, Haik, Regi .
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Kyra first appeared in US Social Security records in 1992.
Over 23 babies have been named Kyra in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kyra is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,254 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,254
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Kyra is also used as a girl name, ranked #722.
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About the Name Kyra
Kyra is a boy name .
Is Kyra a boy or girl name? Kyra is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,254 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #722. Kyra is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kyra is currently ranked #19,254 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Kyra include Kyrie, Kyro, Kyree, Kyren, Kyrin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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