Kirah
Does Kirah flow with your last name?
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
Reviewed by the NamingEverything Editorial Team · Updated
Similar Names
Names Like Kirah
Same sound, same style — different options
Nicknames
Nicknames for Kirah
4 shorthand options for every setting
Meaning & Origin
Kirah is a girl name, recorded for 17 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Kirah often also consider Carmelina, Anaise, Yashnareddy .
Playground Safety
Similar to Kirah
See all →What the Kirah report tells you
$9Personalized to your state, siblings, and priorities. Free playground safety preview included.
Is Kirah the #1 name in your state, or barely on the radar?
Enter your other kids' names. We score how well they sound together.
Playground safety check is free. Full report is $9.
What do you want to do with this name?
Add it to your shortlist. Not losing this one.
Put Kirah head-to-head with your other picks.
Start comparing →See what Kirah actually gets called.
Browse nicknames →Historical Record
Kirah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 1,018 babies have been named Kirah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kirah is past its peak , currently ranked #6,736 for girl names in the US .
Popularity Over Time
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Names You Might Also Love
See all →"little Carmela"
"grace, favor"
"worship, prayer, devotion"
"wise protector"
"fairy queen"
Compare Kirah with:
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #6,736
- Total SSA Count
- 17
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
Suggested pairings based on syllable flow and style
-
Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-1 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
-
Timeless choice, smooth 2-2 syllable flow
-
Timeless choice, extended 2-3 combo
Sibling Match
Premium
Check how Kirah fits with existing sibling names — style, sound, and origin.
Enter sibling names above to see compatibility.
Similar Names
See all names like Kirah →For Parents
Start a baby registry
Free welcome box on Amazon
The Baby Name Wizard
Names that age well — book
Nursery name sign
Personalized wooden letters
We may earn a commission from these links.
Compare Kirah with...
Can't decide?
Start a tournament bracket with Kirah and other names you're considering.
Start a TournamentLike this name?
Check how Kirah sounds with your surname and test for potential nicknames.
Analyze This NameExplore More Generators
-
🧝
Fantasy Name Generator
Create names for D&D and RPG characters
-
🐾
Pet Name Generator
Find the perfect name for your furry friend
-
🎭
Character Name Generator
Names for fictional characters across genres
Names You Might Also Like
View all →Italian diminutive origin
"little Carmela"
#6,577 in US
Hebrew via Catalan/French origin
"grace, favor"
#6,573 in US
Sanskrit origin
"worship, prayer, devotion"
#6,691 in US
Old German via Raymond + lene suffix origin
"wise protector"
#6,632 in US
debated Roman etymology origin
"fairy queen"
#6,631 in US
Old French origin
"the pool or lake"
#6,615 in US
Arabic origin
"distinguished, famous"
#6,676 in US
Celtic/English origin
"fairy folk"
#6,726 in US
Save Your Name Card
Download a shareable image with Kirah's meaning, origin, and popularity. Ready for Instagram, Pinterest, or texting to your partner.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kirah
Is Kirah a boy or girl name?
How popular is the name Kirah?
What are common nicknames for Kirah?
Is Kirah a common or rare name?
What girl names are similar to Kirah?
Are there other spellings for Kirah?
Browse all middle names, sibling names, or similar names.
About the Name Kirah
Kirah is a girl name .
Kirah is currently ranked #6,736 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kirah include Kir, Kiy, Kiie, and Kirkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Kirah include Kira . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
Keep Exploring
Recommended for Parents
Start a registry
Free welcome box on Amazon
Baby Name Wizard
Names that actually age well
Nursery name sign
Personalized wooden letters
We may earn a commission from these links.
Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis