Qira

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Pronounced KEE-rah /ˈki.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Kira/Kyra — variously 'a lady; mistress' (Greek kyria) and 'the sun; a throne' (Persian, feminine of Cyrus); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A lady; the sun: Qira spells Kira/Kyra. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'KEE-rah'). Routes layered.

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Origin LowGreek, Persian

MeaningA spelling of Kira/Kyra — variously 'a lady; mistress' (Greek kyria) and 'the sun; a throne' (Persian, feminine of Cyrus); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#16697 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 71

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

Qira is a spelling of Kira/Kyra — variously 'a lady; mistress' (Greek kyria) and 'the sun; a throne' (Persian, feminine of Cyrus; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'KEE-rah').

In the U.S. it appears as a stylized spelling. Rare, a-lady at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Kira/Kyra is variously 'a lady' (Greek) and 'the sun; a throne' (Persian, feminine of Cyrus) — Qira is a spelling, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KEE-rah').

Overall data confidence 26%

References — Kira — routes layered

Variations

KiraKyraKeira

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Qira mean?

Qira spells Kira/Kyra — variously 'a lady' (Greek) and 'the sun; a throne' (Persian). The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Qira?

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

Is Qira a boy or girl name?

Qira is a girl's name.

How popular is Qira?

Qira is a very rare name in the U.S.