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Kayra
Pronounced KY-rah /ΛkaΙͺ.rΙ/High
Meaning: From Turkish kayra, 'grace, benevolence, divine favor'; also a styling of Kyra ('lady, lord')Low
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Kayra comes from Turkish kayra, 'grace, benevolence, divine favor' (mythically tied to the creator Kayra Han); it also reads as a styling of Kyra, from Greek kyria, 'lady'. The routes are layered, which we note.
In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, gracious at the root, and dual-passport.
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What does the name Kayra mean?
Kayra is Turkish for 'grace, benevolence, divine favor'; it also reads as a Kyra styling. We note the layered routes.
How do you pronounce Kayra?
It's said KY-rah /ΛkaΙͺ.rΙ/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Kayra a boy or girl name?
Kayra is used for both sexes in Turkey; this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Kayra?
Kayra is a rare name in the U.S.