Keyra
A feminine name of undetermined origin, possibly a variant of Keira.
Name Census estimates that about 951 living Americans carry the first name Keyra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Keyra today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Keyra births was 2007 (62 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Keyra. 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.
People living today
951
~ 1 in 360,415 Americans
Peak year
2007
62 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,065
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Keyra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Keyra from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 352 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Keyra 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 Keyra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Keyras live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Texas, California, New York recorded the most babies named Keyra, while Arizona, Florida, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 45 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Keyra
The name Keyra is believed to have its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "kira," which means "ray" or "beam of light." The name is thought to have first emerged around the 5th century BCE, during the Vedic period in ancient India.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Keyra can be found in the Mahabharata, a renowned Sanskrit epic composed between the 8th and 9th centuries BCE. In this epic, Keyra is mentioned as the name of a minor character, a princess from a royal lineage.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Keyra. In the 12th century, Keyra was the name of a celebrated Sanskrit scholar and poet from the Chola Empire in southern India. Her poetic works were highly acclaimed and widely studied during her lifetime.
During the 16th century, Keyra Bai was a prominent figure in the Rajput court of Mewar, known for her bravery and military prowess. She played a significant role in defending the kingdom against the Mughal Empire's invasion.
In the 20th century, Keyra Singh (1915-1989) was a renowned Indian politician and diplomat. He served as the Ambassador of India to several countries, including the United States and the Soviet Union.
Another notable figure was Keyra Masterji (1921-2003), an influential Indian artist and sculptor. Her works were celebrated for their unique style, blending traditional Indian elements with modern techniques.
While the name Keyra has its roots in Sanskrit and ancient Indian culture, it has gained popularity and recognition across various regions and communities worldwide. Its connection to light and radiance has given the name a unique and enduring appeal.
People
Keyra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Keyra as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Keyra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Keyra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 951 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Keyra 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 360,415 US residents.
Is Keyra a common name?
We classify Keyra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 968 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Keyra most popular?
The single biggest year for Keyra was 2007, when 62 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Keyra is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Keyra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Keyra 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.
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.