Kira
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Ruler, sun, beam of light
Origin: Russian/Japanese/Irish
Popularity: Ranked #385 in 2025 with 801 babies born.
History: Multicultural: from Russian meaning ruler (feminine of Cyrus), Japanese meaning sparkle, or Irish meaning dark. It offers different meanings depending on cultural context and has been popular internationally.
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Kira? About 1 in 4,155 babies born in 2025 were named Kira, or roughly 2.2 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kira
What does the name Kira mean?
Kira means “Ruler, sun, beam of light” from Russian/Japanese/Irish roots.
What is the origin of the name Kira?
Kira has Russian/Japanese/Irish origin. The traditional meaning is “Ruler, sun, beam of light”.
How popular is Kira?
Kira ranked #385 in 2025 — given to 801 babies that year.
When was Kira most popular?
Kira peaked in 2005 with 1,391 babies registered that year.
Is Kira a boy or girl name?
Kira is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Kiras in registered births are female.
How long has Kira been recorded?
Kira appears in birth records across 75 years — from 1938 through 2025.