Kaira

Meaning of Kaira

Kaira (pronounced KY-ruh) is the kind of name that slips off the tongue like a breeze and carries more passports than a well-traveled aunt. Part Greek, part Irish, whispered in Hindi households and echoed in Latin roots, it gathers meanings as lovely as “bright little dark-haired one,” “beloved,” and even “peaceful ruler.” That swirl of cultures gives Kaira an easygoing cosmopolitan glow—perfect for parents who want a familiar-yet-fresh alternative to Kyra or Keira. In the United States she’s been quietly dancing around the lower half of the Top 1,000 since the ’70s, never so common you’ll hear it shouted on every playground, yet popular enough to feel current (about 185 baby Kairos joined the world in 2024 alone). Add in the playful split of “Kai” (think sea and sky) with the gentle “ra” finish, and you’ve got a name that feels equal parts airy adventure and soft lullaby—ready to grow right alongside an imaginative, globe-trotting little girl.