Kayra
Every Kayra since 1977 — 871 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kayra
Kayra is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,496 in 2025 with 31 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 871 American babies have been named Kayra. Its peak came in 2023, when 55 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kayra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kayra year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31 | #4,496 | 6 | #11,355 |
| 2024 | 38 | #3,927 | 9 | #8,672 |
| 2023 | 45 | #3,498 | 10 | #8,002 |
| 2022 | 32 | #4,414 | 6 | #11,607 |
| 2021 | 25 | #5,165 | — | — |
| 2020 | 28 | #4,699 | 5 | #13,109 |
| 2019 | 21 | #5,891 | — | — |
| 2018 | 31 | #4,511 | — | — |
| 2017 | 26 | #5,123 | — | — |
| 2016 | 25 | #5,378 | — | — |
| 2015 | 26 | #5,216 | — | — |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,482 | — | — |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,218 | — | — |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,735 | — | — |
| 2011 | 15 | #7,991 | — | — |
| 2010 | 17 | #7,360 | — | — |
| 2009 | 37 | #4,145 | — | — |
| 2008 | 42 | #3,816 | — | — |
| 2007 | 43 | #3,749 | 5 | #13,419 |
| 2006 | 29 | #4,888 | — | — |
| 2005 | 29 | #4,642 | — | — |
| 2004 | 20 | #6,098 | — | — |
| 2003 | 22 | #5,507 | — | — |
| 2002 | 21 | #5,574 | — | — |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,801 | — | — |
| 2000 | 23 | #5,069 | — | — |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,404 | — | — |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,839 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kayra in 2025?
Kayra ranked #4,496 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 31 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kayra?
871 babies have been named Kayra in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kayra most popular?
Kayra peaked in 2023, when 55 newborns received the name.
Is Kayra a boy or girl name?
Kayra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 95% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kayra rising or falling?
Kayra is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.