Keyra

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Pronounced KEER-ah /ˈkir.ɑ/High

Meaning: A spelling of Keira/Kyra — variously 'dark; dark-haired; the little dark one' (Irish) and 'a lady; the sun' (Greek/Persian); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Dark-haired; a lady: Keyra spells Kyra/Keira. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'KEER-ah').

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Origin LowIrish, Greek

MeaningA spelling of Keira/Kyra — variously 'dark; dark-haired; the little dark one' (Irish) and 'a lady; the sun' (Greek/Persian); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7065 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 968

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Keyra is a spelling of Keira/Kyra — variously 'dark; dark-haired; the little dark one' (Irish) and 'a lady; the sun' (Greek/Persian; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'KEER-ah').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern spelling. Rare in this form, dark-haired-and-a-lady at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Keira is variously 'dark; dark-haired; the little dark one' (Irish) and Kyra 'a lady; the sun' (Greek/Persian) — Keyra is a spelling echoing both, lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KEER-ah').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Keira — routes layered

Variations

KeiraKyraKiera

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keyra mean?

Keyra spells Keira/Kyra — variously 'dark-haired' (Irish) and 'a lady; the sun' (Greek/Persian); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Keyra?

It's said KEER-ah /ˈkir.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Keyra a boy or girl name?

Keyra is a girl's name.

How popular is Keyra?

Keyra is a rare spelling in the U.S.