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Kairah

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Pronounced KY-rah /ˈkaɪ.rɑ/High

Meaning: A spelling of Kaira/Kyra — variously from the Sanskrit ('unique; a ray of light') and the Greek/Persian Kyra ('lady/lord; sun'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A ray of light; a lady: Kairah is a form of Kaira/Kyra. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'KY-rah'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowAmerican, Sanskrit
MeaningA spelling of Kaira/Kyra — variously from the Sanskrit ('unique; a ray of light') and the Greek/Persian Kyra ('lady/lord; sun'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#16031 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 227

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920002025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kairah is a spelling of Kaira/Kyra — variously from the Sanskrit ('unique; a ray of light') and the Greek/Persian Kyra ('lady/lord; sun'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'KY-rah').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian and other families. Rare, a-ray-of-light at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Kairah is a spelling of Kaira/Kyra — variously 'a ray of light' (Sanskrit) and 'lady/sun' (Greek/Persian) — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KY-rah').
Overall data confidence 26%
References — Kaira — Sanskrit/Greek; routes layered

Variations

KairaKyraKayra

Nicknames

Kai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kairah mean?

Kairah spells Kaira/Kyra — variously Sanskrit 'a ray of light' and Greek/Persian 'lady/sun'. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kairah?

It's said KY-rah /ˈkaɪ.rɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kairah a boy or girl name?

Kairah is a girl's name.

How popular is Kairah?

Kairah is a very rare name in the U.S.

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