Kirra

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How to Pronounce Kirra

Pronounced KEER-ah /ˈkɪr.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From an Aboriginal Australian word, often glossed 'a leaf' or 'a beautiful place'; also a Kira/Kiera echo ('dark/lady'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Leaf-fresh and soft: Kirra is an Aboriginal Australian word, often 'a leaf' — and echoes Kira. Sweet, breezy, and warm.

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Origin MediumAustralian Aboriginal, American

MeaningFrom an Aboriginal Australian word, often glossed 'a leaf' or 'a beautiful place'; also a Kira/Kiera echo ('dark/lady'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#4501 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births31 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,574

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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

Kirra comes from an Aboriginal Australian word, often glossed 'a leaf' or 'a beautiful place' (and the name of a Queensland beach), and also overlaps Kira/Kiera (routes layered, which we note). A sweet, breezy name, popular in Australia.

In the U.S. it appears in Australian-influenced families. Rare, a-leaf at the (glossed) root, and breezy.

Did you know? Kirra is an Aboriginal Australian word, often glossed 'a leaf' (and a beautiful coastal place in Queensland) — it also echoes Kira/Kiera; a sweet, breezy name.

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Kirra — routes layered

Variations

KiraKieraKyrra

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kirra mean?

Kirra is an Aboriginal Australian word, often glossed 'a leaf' or 'a beautiful place', and echoes Kira; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kirra?

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

Is Kirra a boy or girl name?

Kirra is a girl's name.

How popular is Kirra?

Kirra is a rare name in the U.S.