Kirah

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Pronounced KEER-ah /ˈkir.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Kira/Keira — variously the Irish Ciara ('dark; dark-haired') and the Persian/Russian Kira ('light'; a feminine of Cyrus, 'lord'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Dark; dark-haired; light: Kirah spells Kira/Keira. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'KEER-ah').

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Origin LowIrish, Persian

MeaningA spelling of Kira/Keira — variously the Irish Ciara ('dark; dark-haired') and the Persian/Russian Kira ('light'; a feminine of Cyrus, 'lord'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#6992 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,034

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

Kirah is a spelling of Kira/Keira — variously the Irish Ciara, 'dark; dark-haired', and the Persian/Russian Kira, 'light' (a feminine of Cyrus, 'lord'; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'KEER-ah'; nickname Ki).

It registers thinly in this spelling. Rare, dark-and-light at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Kira is variously the Irish Ciara ('dark; dark-haired') and the Persian/Russian Kira ('light'; a feminine of Cyrus) — Kirah is a spelling, lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KEER-ah').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Kira — routes layered

Variations

KiraKeiraKiera

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kirah mean?

Kirah spells Kira/Keira — variously Irish 'dark' and Persian 'light'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kirah?

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

Is Kirah a boy or girl name?

Kirah is a girl's name.

How popular is Kirah?

Kirah is a rare name in the U.S.