At a glance
- In short
- Keyra is a warm, modern name with roots in ancient languages—a graceful blend of the Gaelic Ciara, meaning “dark-haired,” and the Greek Kyra, or “lady.”
- U.S. rank 2025
- #7,885 of girl names (outside the top 1,000)
- Babies in 2025
- 13 (<0.01% of girls)
- Trend
- Slipping #5,487 in 2020 to #7,885 in 2025
- Peak
- #2,890 in 2007
- First recorded
- 1972
Meaning of Keyra
Keyra is a warm, modern name with roots in ancient languages—a graceful blend of the Gaelic Ciara, meaning “dark-haired,” and the Greek Kyra, or “lady.” Wrapped in a fresh, bright package, it feels both familiar and delightfully unique. Modestly embraced by families across the U.S., Keyra still stands out on the playground of baby names, so every little girl who bears it shines like a one-of-a-kind treasure. Pronounced KAY-ruh, the name practically begs to be cheered at the end of a soccer game or whispered as a bedtime spell. With its promise of resilience, creativity, and that special spark that lights up ordinary moments, Keyra invites parents to imagine a future where their daughter turns every room—and every heart—into something unforgettable.
How to pronounce Keyra
English
- Pronounced KAY-ruh /ˈkeɪrə/
Popularity of Keyra in the U.S.
Keyra was the #7,885 girl name in the U.S. in 2025, with 13 babies. It peaked at #2,890 in 2007. It first appears in the records in 1972.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1972–2025 46 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | 7,885 | ▼ 953 |
| 2024 | 16 | 6,932 | ▼ 972 |
| 2023 | 20 | 5,960 | ▼ 495 |
| 2022 | 23 | 5,465 | ▲ 1,502 |
| 2021 | 16 | 6,967 | ▼ 1,480 |
| 2020 | 22 | 5,487 | ▼ 181 |
| 2019 | 24 | 5,306 | ▲ 148 |
| 2018 | 23 | 5,454 | ▼ 409 |
| 2017 | 26 | 5,045 | ▼ 622 |
| 2016 | 32 | 4,423 | ▲ 1,035 |
| 2015 | 24 | 5,458 | ▼ 801 |
| 2014 | 30 | 4,657 | ▼ 501 |
| 2013 | 35 | 4,156 | ▲ 60 |
| 2012 | 35 | 4,216 | ▲ 847 |
| 2011 | 27 | 5,063 | ▼ 1,757 |
| 2010 | 49 | 3,306 | ▲ 206 |
| 2009 | 46 | 3,512 | ▼ 354 |
| 2008 | 53 | 3,158 | ▼ 268 |
| 2007 | 62 | 2,890 | ▲ 50 |
| 2006 | 58 | 2,940 | ▲ 869 |
| 2005 | 38 | 3,809 | ▲ 1,007 |
| 2004 | 27 | 4,816 | ▲ 1,483 |
| 2003 | 18 | 6,299 | ▲ 1,145 |
| 2002 | 14 | 7,444 | ▼ 1,122 |
| 2001 | 17 | 6,322 | ▼ 617 |
| 2000 | 19 | 5,705 | ▲ 1,534 |
| 1999 | 13 | 7,239 | ▼ 520 |
| 1998 | 14 | 6,719 | ▼ 236 |
| 1997 | 14 | 6,483 | ▼ 1,418 |
| 1996 | 19 | 5,065 | ▲ 1,192 |
| 1995 | 14 | 6,257 | ▼ 544 |
| 1994 | 16 | 5,713 | ▲ 3,846 |
| 1993 | 8 | 9,559 | ▼ 4,508 |
| 1992 | 19 | 5,051 | ▲ 608 |
| 1991 | 16 | 5,659 | ▲ 2,221 |
| 1990 | 10 | 7,880 | ▲ 157 |
| 1989 | 9 | 8,037 | ▼ 2,439 |
| 1988 | 14 | 5,598 | ▲ 2,389 |
| 1987 | 8 | 7,987 | ▲ 1,558 |
| 1986 | 6 | 9,545 | ▲ 1,132 |
| 1985 | 5 | 10,677 | back (not recorded in 1982–1984) |
| 1981 | 5 | 10,411 | ▼ 19 |
| 1980 | 5 | 10,392 | ▼ 1,382 |
| 1979 | 6 | 9,010 | back (not recorded in 1975–1978) |
| 1974 | 7 | 6,900 | back (not recorded in 1973) |
| 1972 | 6 | 7,292 | new |