Kiyro
A unique name, possibly derived from the Japanese word "kiyoraka" meaning pure or serene.
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Kiyro. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kiyro today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kiyro births was 2021 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kiyro. 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 Kiyro. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2021
7 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,316
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Kiyro: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kiyro 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 Kiyro during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kiyro
The name Kiyro has its roots in the ancient Aramaic language, which originated in the Middle East around the 8th century BC. It is believed to be derived from the Aramaic word "kiyara," which means "strong" or "powerful." The name may have been used by some Aramaic-speaking communities in regions such as modern-day Syria, Iraq, and parts of Iran.
In the early centuries AD, the name Kiyro appears in a few ancient texts and inscriptions discovered in the region. One notable example is a collection of Aramaic inscriptions found in the ancient city of Palmyra, located in present-day Syria, which dates back to the 3rd century AD. These inscriptions mention individuals bearing the name Kiyro, suggesting its usage during that time period.
The earliest recorded example of the name Kiyro can be traced back to the 5th century AD. Kiyro ben Avshalom was a prominent Jewish scholar and philosopher who lived in Babylonia (modern-day Iraq) during that era. He is known for his contributions to the study of the Talmud, the central text of Rabbinic Judaism.
Another historical figure bearing the name Kiyro was a 7th-century Byzantine monk and theologian from the city of Alexandria, Egypt. Kiyro of Alexandria was a influential figure in the Coptic Orthodox Church and is remembered for his writings on theological matters and his participation in various church councils of the time.
In the 9th century, Kiyro ibn al-Munajjim was a renowned Muslim astronomer and mathematician from Baghdad, Iraq. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and is credited with improving the accuracy of astronomical calculations and observations during the Islamic Golden Age.
During the Middle Ages, the name Kiyro appears to have been less commonly used, but it resurfaced in the 16th century with Kiyro de Ferrara, an Italian Jewish scholar and physician who lived in the city of Ferrara, Italy. He was known for his expertise in medicine and his commentary on the works of the famous Jewish philosopher Maimonides.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Kiyro. While the name has its roots in ancient Aramaic culture, it has been used across different regions and religious traditions throughout history, reflecting its enduring appeal and cultural significance.
People
Kiyro + last name combinations
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Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kiyro: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kiyro?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kiyro 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Kiyro a common name?
We classify Kiyro as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kiyro most popular?
The single biggest year for Kiyro was 2021, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kiyro is about 4 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 Kiyro in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kiyro a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kiyro in the SSA data are male. 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 Kiyro still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kiyro 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 Kiyro 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 are named Kiyro?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.