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Lakira

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Pronounced luh-KEER-ah /ləˈkɪr.ə/Medium

Meaning: A modern coinage joining a La- prefix to Kira (variously 'ray of light,' or a form of names like Kiara). No single fixed source; routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A bright coinage: Lakira joins La- and Kira (said 'luh-KEER-ah'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican
MeaningA modern coinage joining a La- prefix to Kira (variously 'ray of light,' or a form of names like Kiara). No single fixed source; routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2021)#16602 ↘ Falling
2021 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 453

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819782021

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

Lakira is a contemporary coinage, La- plus Kira. It has no one fixed source — the routes are uncertain, which we note. Bright and rhythmic (said 'luh-KEER-ah').

It appears only rarely and recently in the U.S. Rare, invented, and bright.

Did you know? Lakira pairs a La- sound with Kira (by one route 'ray of light') — a modern coinage carrying sound over a settled meaning; routes uncertain, which we note (said 'luh-KEER-ah').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Lakira — coinage; La- + Kira; uncertain

Variations

KiraLakeraLakyra

Nicknames

KiraKiki

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If you like Lakira…

Kira— the Kira it builds on
Amira— a like flowing -ira name
Shakira— a like La-/Ki- sound
Kiara— a like bright Ki- pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lakira mean?

Lakira joins a La- prefix to Kira ('ray of light' by one route); it has no single fixed source. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Lakira?

It's said luh-KEER-ah /ləˈkɪr.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lakira a boy or girl name?

Lakira is a girl's name.

How popular is Lakira?

Lakira is extremely rare in the U.S.

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