Kayra

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Kayra Pronunciation

Kayra is pronounced KY-rah /ˈkaɪ.rɑ/High

Meaning: From Turkish kayra, 'grace, benevolence, divine favor'; also a styling of Kyra ('lady, lord')Low

In 30 seconds: Divine favor, Turkish-spoken: Kayra means 'grace, benevolence' in Turkish — and doubles as a sunlit Kyra. Two warm roads to one gracious name.

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Origin MediumTurkish, Greek

MeaningFrom Turkish kayra, 'grace, benevolence, divine favor'; also a styling of Kyra ('lady, lord')

U.S. rank (2024)#3913 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births38 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 799

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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.

Did you know? In old Turkic belief, Kayra Han was the creator-spirit of benevolence — making this name's 'grace' literally primordial.

Overall data confidence 60%

Turkish references — kayra — etymology

Variations

KyraKairaKajra

Nicknames

Kay

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If you like Kayra…

Kyra— the 'lady' name it styles

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Kaia— a fellow bright two-beat pick

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Kayra?

Kayra is pronounced KY-rah (/ˈkaɪ.rɑ/). Press play above to hear Kayra said aloud.

How do you say Kayra?

Kayra is said KY-rah (/ˈkaɪ.rɑ/). Press play above to hear Kayra said aloud.

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.

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.