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Kira: Name Meaning and Origin

Pronounced: Kira · 2 syllables

Everything about the name Kira: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.

Meaning

«Lady, ruler»

Gender

Girl

Origin

Greek

Popularity

89 out of 100

Where Kira is popular

  • RussiaTop 20
  • UkraineTop 30

Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.

About the Name Kira

Kira is a girl's name with Greek roots, traditionally understood to mean "Lady, ruler." Names like this one tend to feel meaningful yet easy to wear from childhood into adulthood.

Pronounced Kira, Kira runs to 2 syllables and has a rhythm that is easy to say in many languages. Kira is usually used in full, without a common nickname. Across languages you'll also come across related forms and spellings such as Кіра, Кира.

Today Kira is a well-loved favorite, scoring 89 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as strong.

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Variants & Related Spellings

КіраКира

FAQ

What does the name Kira mean?+

The name Kira means "Lady, ruler".

What is the origin of the name Kira?+

Kira is a name of Greek origin.

Is Kira a girl or boy name?+

Kira is traditionally a girl name.

How do you pronounce Kira?+

Kira is pronounced Kira (2 syllables).

Is Kira a popular name?+

Kira is a well-loved favorite, scoring 89 out of 100 in our popularity index.

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