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Kira is a feminine name used in Russian and Ukrainian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Russian feminine form of Cyrus." It ranked #385 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, russian feminine form of Cyrus. The entry lists its usage as Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Kira ranked #385 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #385 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kira mean?
Behind the Name does not give Kira a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: russian feminine form of Cyrus.
Is Kira a popular name?
Kira ranked #385 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Kira a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Kira appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Kira (1) — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
