Kayra
Gender: Mostly Girl
Meaning: Lord, dark, mysterious
Origin: Greek/American
Popularity: Ranked #4496 in 2025 with 31 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Kyree. Shares the meaning 'Lord, dark, mysterious.'
Similar names: kaiyr, kamyra, kamyrah, kamyri, kayari, kaybree, kayora, kayori
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Kayra? About 1 in 89,959 babies born in 2025 were named Kayra, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kayra
What does the name Kayra mean?
Kayra means “Lord, dark, mysterious” from Greek/American roots.
What is the origin of the name Kayra?
Kayra has Greek/American origin. The traditional meaning is “Lord, dark, mysterious”.
How popular is Kayra?
Kayra ranked #4460 in 2025 — given to 31 babies that year.
When was Kayra most popular?
Kayra peaked in 2023 with 45 babies registered that year.
Is Kayra a boy or girl name?
Kayra is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Kayras in registered births are female.
Is the name Kayra rising or falling in popularity?
Kayra has risen 242 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4702 in 2020 to #4460 in 2025.
How long has Kayra been recorded?
Kayra appears in birth records across 38 years — from 1977 through 2025.