Kyra

Meaning of Kyra

Kyra means "light". It can also mean "sun".

Kyra has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Kyra

Kyra has cooled off, slipping to #830 in 2025, down from a peak of #179 in 2005.

Notable people named Kyra

• Kyra Sedgwick
  American actress, "The Closer"
• Kyra Minturn Sedgwick
  American actress, producer, director
• Kyra Zagorsky
  American actress, producer
• Kyra Cooney-Cross
  Australian soccer player
• Kyra Dutt
  Indian actress and model

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Questions about the name Kyra

What does the name Kyra mean?

Kyra means kyra means "light". it can also mean "sun", and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Kyra a boy's or a girl's name?

Kyra is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Kyra?

In 2025, Kyra ranked #830 for girls, down from #722 the year before.

When was Kyra most popular?

Kyra peaked at #179 in 2005.