Khyra

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Pronounced KY-rah /ˈkaɪ.rɑ/High

Meaning: A spelling of Kyra — variously from the Greek kyria, 'lady/lord', and the Persian, 'the sun; a throne'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A lady; the sun: Khyra spells Kyra. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'KY-rah'). Routes layered.

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Origin LowGreek, Persian

MeaningA spelling of Kyra — variously from the Greek kyria, 'lady/lord', and the Persian, 'the sun; a throne'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#10518 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 449

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

Khyra is a spelling of Kyra — variously from the Greek kyria, 'lady/lord', and the Persian, 'the sun; a throne' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'KY-rah').

In the U.S. it appears in African American and other families. Rare, a-lady-and-the-sun at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Kyra is variously 'lady/lord' (Greek) and 'the sun; a throne' (Persian) — Khyra is a spelling, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KY-rah').

Overall data confidence 28%

References — Kyra — Greek/Persian; routes layered

Variations

KyraKiraKyrah

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khyra mean?

Khyra spells Kyra — variously Greek 'lady/lord' and Persian 'the sun; a throne'. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Khyra?

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

Is Khyra a boy or girl name?

Khyra is a girl's name.

How popular is Khyra?

Khyra is a very rare spelling in the U.S.