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Kayra

♂ Boy

Pronounced KY-rah /ˈkaɪ.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Turkish kayra, 'goodness; grace; divine favour; benevolence'; used for both sexesLow

In 30 seconds: Goodness; grace; divine favour: Kayra is Turkish. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'KY-rah'). Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowTurkish
MeaningFrom the Turkish kayra, 'goodness; grace; divine favour; benevolence'; used for both sexes
U.S. rank (2025)#11355 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 41

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320072025

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

Kayra comes from the Turkish kayra, 'goodness; grace; divine favour; benevolence' (we note it is used for both sexes). A lyrical, modern name (here for a boy; slug distinguished; said 'KY-rah').

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish families. Rare, goodness-and-grace at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Kayra means 'goodness; grace; divine favour; benevolence' in Turkish — a lyrical, modern name, used for both sexes (said 'KY-rah').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Kayra — Turkish; unisex

Variations

KairaKayrah

Nicknames

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If you like Kayra…

Kaan— a fellow Turkish boys' name
Kerem— a kin Turkish 'grace' boys' name
Emir— a companion Turkish boys' name
Bora— the same unisex feel
Kaya— shares Kayra's Turkish roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kayra mean?

Kayra is Turkish for 'goodness; grace; divine favour'; used for both sexes; here for a boy.

How do you pronounce Kayra?

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

Is Kayra a boy or girl name?

Kayra is used for both sexes in Turkish; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Kayra?

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

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