UK girl's name
Kaira
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "ray of light".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kaira is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kaira popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #558, with 70 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 70 births.
This profile covers 827 England and Wales registrations across 28 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Kaira is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 846 living people in the UK are called Kaira. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kaira ranked #558 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 70 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 70 girls were registered as Kaira.
- • Kaira ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #380 in 2022.
- • About 846 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kaira as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#558
2024
Births in 2024
70
Latest year
Peak year
2024
70 births
Estimated living
846
2026
Meaning
What does Kaira mean?
The name Kaira is of Sanskrit origin, tracing its roots back to ancient India. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "Kair," which means "ray" or "beam" of light. This name is associated with radiance, beauty, and illumination.
In Hindu mythology, Kaira is mentioned as one of the names of the goddess Lakshmi, the embodiment of wealth, prosperity, and beauty. The name is also associated with the concept of enlightenment and spiritual awakening, making it a popular choice among Hindu families.
The earliest recorded use of the name Kaira can be traced back to the 7th century CE, where it appears in various Hindu scriptures and religious texts. One notable historical figure with this name was Kaira Devi, a 10th-century queen of the Chahamana dynasty in Rajasthan, India, known for her courage and leadership.
Throughout history, the name Kaira has been borne by several notable individuals. One such person was Kaira Arby (1917-2008), a renowned Pakistani singer and actress who made significant contributions to the country's music industry. Another notable figure was Kaira Al-Falaki (1106-1174), an Arab mathematician and astronomer from Seville, Spain, who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics.
In the 19th century, Kaira Browning (1812-1889) was a British poet and diarist, known for her vivid descriptions of life in Victorian England. Kaira Akunova (1918-2012) was a Russian ballerina and choreographer, celebrated for her performances with the Bolshoi Ballet.
Furthermore, Kaira Bhattacharya (1921-2003) was an Indian writer and social activist who advocated for women's rights and education. Her literary works explored themes of feminism and social justice, making her a prominent figure in the Indian literary world.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Kaira throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kaira over time
The chart below shows babies named Kaira registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kaira, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 70 births in 2024, compared with 70 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaira by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kaira was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #651 | 300 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1054 | 360 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1580 | 151 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2672 | 16 | 3 |
Geography
Where Kaira is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Kaira. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Kaira ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #380 in 2022.
Across the UK
Kaira in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#380 in 2022
4 years of NRS records, 23 total registered
Related
Names similar to Kaira
- Katie 53,185
- Keira 14,411
- Katherine 11,323
- Kayleigh 10,677
- Kate 10,276
- Kelsey 7,224
- Kiera 7,218
- Kayla 6,541
- Kirsty 6,384
- Khadija 5,948
- Kimberley 5,189
- Kaitlyn 5,137
FAQ
Kaira: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kaira in the UK right now?
In 2024, Kaira was ranked #558 for girls in England and Wales, with 70 births registered.
When was Kaira most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 70 babies registered as Kaira in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kaira?
A feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "ray of light".
How many people are called Kaira in the UK?
A total of 827 babies have been registered as Kaira across the 28 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 23 more in Scotland.
Where is Kaira most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Kaira ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #380 in 2022. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.