Kyrae
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Kyra.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Kyrae. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kyrae today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kyrae births was 2018 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kyrae. 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 Kyrae. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2018
5 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2018 SSA rank
#13,305
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Kyrae: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kyrae 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 Kyrae during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kyrae
The name Kyrae is believed to have its origins in ancient Greek culture, likely emerging during the classical period between the 5th and 4th centuries BCE. It is thought to be a feminine variant of the Greek name Kyros, which itself derives from the ancient Persian word "kūra," meaning "throne" or "authority." This suggests that Kyrae may have initially been associated with concepts of power, leadership, and nobility.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kyrae can be found in the works of the renowned Greek historian Xenophon, who lived from around 430 BCE to 354 BCE. In his historical account "Anabasis," Xenophon mentions a woman named Kyrae, though little is known about her beyond this reference.
Another notable figure bearing this name was Kyrae of Thessaly, a Greek noblewoman who lived during the 4th century BCE. She was known for her wealth and influence in the region, and her name appears in various historical records and inscriptions from that time.
In the realm of ancient mythology, there is a character named Kyrae who appears in the epic poem "Argonautica" by Apollonius Rhodius, written in the 3rd century BCE. In this work, Kyrae is depicted as a nymph who aids the Argonauts on their quest for the Golden Fleece.
Moving forward in time, one of the most famous individuals named Kyrae was a Byzantine princess who lived in the 11th century CE. Born in 1028, Princess Kyrae was the daughter of Emperor Constantine IX Monomachos and his wife Zoe Porphyrogenita. She played a significant role in the political intrigues and power struggles of the Byzantine court during her lifetime.
Another noteworthy figure was Kyrae of Trebizond, a Greek noblewoman from the 13th century CE who was a member of the Komnenian dynasty that ruled the Empire of Trebizond. She is mentioned in various historical accounts and chronicles from that period, though details about her life are scarce.
While the name Kyrae has ancient roots and a rich historical heritage, it is important to note that this information is based on available records and sources, which may be incomplete or subject to interpretation. The name's true origins and evolution over time may hold additional insights yet to be uncovered by scholars and researchers.
People
Kyrae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kyrae 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
Kyrae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kyrae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kyrae 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Kyrae a common name?
We classify Kyrae as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kyrae most popular?
The single biggest year for Kyrae was 2018, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kyrae is about 8 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 Kyrae in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kyrae a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kyrae 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 Kyrae still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kyrae 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 Kyrae 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 Americans are named Kyrae?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.