Keyra
A girl's name of Irish origin with 968 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Parents who choose Keyra tend to be looking for something that feels real but not common — a name with 968 recorded births and a peak of 62 in 2007, enough history to feel legitimate without being ordinary.
The open, warm ending gives Keyra a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.
In the most recent SSA release, Keyra ranks #7065 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Keyra is a girl's baby name of Irish origin, a variant of Keira, meaning 'dark' or 'black-haired.' The name carries the same Celtic roots as Ciara and Kyra, connecting it to a rich tradition of Irish feminine names tied to striking physical appearance.
Keyra offers a fresher spelling of a name that gained global recognition through actress Keira Knightley, while maintaining the soft, flowing sound that makes it so appealing to modern parents.
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In the American context, Keyra is a girl's name with several decades of recorded use (1972–2024). Its Irish roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Keyra is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #7065), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Keyra was #4878 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #7065, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 97 | #6272 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 305 | #4776 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 352 | #4770 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 143 | #6774 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 52 | #9509 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 19 | #8162 | — |
The Story of Keyra
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2007, Keyra is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Keyra are most likely born between 1997 and 2017.
How rare is Keyra?
Only about 1 in every 225,000 babies born in 2024 was named Keyra — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1972, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2000s with 352 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Keyra by the numbers
- Would fill 20 school buses
- Meeting one Keyra per day would take 2.7 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(45 years, 1972–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16 | #7065 |
| 2023 | 20 | #6064 |
| 2022 | 23 | #5553 |
| 2021 | 16 | #7108 |
| 2020 | 22 | #5570 |
| 2019 | 24 | #5376 |
| 2018 | 23 | #5546 |
| 2017 | 26 | #5125 |
| 2016 | 32 | #4484 |
| 2015 | 24 | #5578 |
| 2014 | 30 | #4712 |
| 2013 | 35 | #4205 |
| 2012 | 35 | #4254 |
| 2011 | 27 | #5135 |
| 2010 | 49 | #3342 |
| 2009 | 46 | #3538 |
| 2008 | 53 | #3189 |
| 2007 | 62 | #2906 |
| 2006 | 58 | #2956 |
| 2005 | 38 | #3841 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1972–2024