Kaira
How to say it: KY-ruh · /ˈkaɪrə/
From Hindi 'kaira' meaning 'peaceful, unique' - also used as variant of Kyra, Greek for 'lady'
Kaira was the 226th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 152 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 29% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #259 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #226 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 152 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,096 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −29% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #259 |
| In France, 2025 | #420 among girls’ names, 20 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to broad use, Kaira crested in the 2020s. Perched at the crest today, a slight dip looks likely ahead.
What goes with it
Bright and crisp with soft edges, said KY ruh. Naya would sit comfortably beside it.
Nicknames
- Kai
- Kiki
Honouring a Kaira in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kaira is about 1 in 88.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Greek, Hindi.
In France: #420 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #488.
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