Kira
Kira is a girl name that ranked #455 in the US in 2024. SSA records show it has appeared in official baby name data since 1938. Its best recorded rank was #241 in 2005.
Latest rank
#455
Peak rank
#241
Reached in 2005
Total recorded usage
37,002
Available where official count data exists
First recorded year
1938
What To Know About Kira
As a girl name with English origins, Kira has the kind of staying power that comes from being both recognizable and versatile. It fits naturally across casual and formal settings.
Kira is still an actively ranked US name in 2024. It is visible enough to feel recognizable, but not so common that it blends into every classroom list.
SSA data shows Kira appearing in official records as far back as 1938, which gives parents a concrete sense of how long the name has been in use.
Its strongest recorded US position was #241 in 2005, which helps frame whether today's ranking reflects a long plateau, a comeback, or a step down from an earlier peak.
Popularity Trend
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Page Notes
Pronunciation: KIRA
Origin: English
Editorial status: published
Confidence: medium
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Sources
- US Social Security Administration baby names · https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/Popularity rankings, usage history, and trend data are derived from SSA datasets.
- Behind the Name · https://www.behindthename.com/Used to cross-reference origin and pronunciation guidance.