Chakyra
A feminine name of Native American origin meaning "light breeze".
Name Census estimates that about 53 living Americans carry the first name Chakyra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Chakyra today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chakyra births was 2000 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chakyra. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Chakyra. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
53
~ 1 in 6,467,063 Americans
Peak year
2000
11 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2006 SSA rank
#17,660
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Chakyra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chakyra from the 1990s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 42 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chakyra by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Chakyra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Chakyra
The name Chakyra is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, with roots tracing back to the Indian subcontinent around the 5th century BCE. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "chakra," which refers to a circular, spinning wheel or disk, often associated with concepts of energy, movement, and the cycle of existence in Hindu and Buddhist traditions.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Chakyra can be found in the Mahabharata, a revered Hindu epic composed between the 8th and 9th centuries BCE. In this ancient text, the name is mentioned in connection with a character or figure, though the exact details surrounding this reference are unclear due to the passage of time and the oral traditions that preceded the written record.
Throughout history, the name Chakyra has been associated with several notable individuals. One such figure was Chakyra Devi (1050-1115 CE), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet from the Kashmiri Pandit community in northern India. Her works, which explored themes of spirituality and devotion, were highly influential during her lifetime and continue to be studied and revered by scholars of Sanskrit literature.
Another historical figure bearing the name Chakyra was Chakyra Narasimha (1380-1450 CE), a revered Hindu saint and mystic from the Vijayanagara Empire in southern India. He was renowned for his teachings on devotion, self-realization, and the unity of all existence, and his philosophical works continue to be studied and revered by many spiritual seekers to this day.
In the realm of art and culture, the name Chakyra is associated with Chakyra Kumari (1720-1790 CE), a celebrated classical Indian dancer and choreographer from the court of the Maratha Empire in western India. Her innovative contributions to the art form of Kathak dance, which incorporates intricate footwork and storytelling, left a lasting impact on the development of classical Indian dance traditions.
Moving forward in history, Chakyra Devi (1885-1960 CE) was a pioneering Indian educator and social reformer who played a pivotal role in advocating for women's education and empowerment during the early 20th century. Her efforts to establish schools and educational institutions for girls in various parts of India were instrumental in challenging traditional gender norms and promoting greater opportunities for women.
While the name Chakyra has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Hindu traditions, it has transcended cultural boundaries and found resonance in various parts of the world. The name's association with concepts of energy, movement, and the cyclical nature of existence has contributed to its enduring appeal and diverse interpretations across different contexts and time periods.
People
Chakyra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chakyra as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Chakyra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chakyra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 53 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chakyra going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 6,467,063 US residents.
Is Chakyra a common name?
We classify Chakyra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 55.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 54 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chakyra most popular?
The single biggest year for Chakyra was 2000, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chakyra is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Chakyra in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Chakyra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chakyra in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Chakyra still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Chakyra in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Chakyra can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Chakyra as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Chakyra, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.