Kyrah
Kyrah is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Lady, mistress, or ruler.
Origin and history
Kyrah is a modern spelling variant of Kyra or Keira, ultimately derived from the Greek name Kyria or Kyros, meaning 'lord' or 'lady'. It gained popularity in the United States in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as part of a trend toward alternative 'h'-ending spellings. It remains a uncommon, modern choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
2,489 babies in the United States have been named Kyrah since 1880. It ranks #3541 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1689.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.7 %)
- TX (19.7 %)
- FL (15.3 %)
- OH (10 %)
- NY (8.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 22 |
| 1990-2000 | 317 |
| 2000-2010 | 944 |
| 2010-2019 | 794 |
| 2020-2029 | 412 |
Fun facts
- Kyrah is a phonetic variant of Kyra, which has roots in both Greek (from Kyros) and Persian origins.
- The inclusion of the silent trailing 'h' gained traction in U.S. baby naming during the 1990s and 2000s.