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UK girl's name

Kayrah

A name of uncertain origin possibly meaning "pure", "beloved", or "beautiful".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Kayrah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kayrah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5581, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2021 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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.

Kayrah is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Kayrah. 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 2022 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Kayrah ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2021, when 3 girls were registered as Kayrah.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kayrah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5581

2021

Births in 2021

3

Latest year

Peak year

2021

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Kayrah mean?

The name Kayrah is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, tracing back to the Indian subcontinent during the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. It is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit words "kara," meaning "hand," and "rah," meaning "to give." Thus, the name Kayrah may have initially signified "the one who gives with their hands" or "the generous one."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, where a minor character named Kayrah is mentioned. This ancient text, which dates back to approximately the 8th century BCE, lends credence to the name's Sanskrit origins and its usage in the Indian subcontinent during that time period.

Throughout history, the name Kayrah has been borne by several notable individuals. One of the earliest was Kayrah of Pataliputra, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 3rd century BCE during the Maurya Empire in ancient India. His writings on ethics and moral philosophy were widely studied and influential during his lifetime.

Another notable figure was Kayrah al-Abbasi, an Arab mathematician and astronomer who lived in Baghdad during the 9th century CE. She made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry and was one of the first scholars to introduce the concept of sine and cosine functions.

In the 12th century, Kayrah of Cordoba was a renowned Andalusian poet and writer who penned several collections of love poetry that were celebrated throughout the Arab world. Her works are still studied and appreciated today for their lyrical beauty and emotional depth.

During the 16th century, Kayrah Begum was a prominent figure in the Mughal Empire, serving as the wife of Emperor Akbar. Known for her intelligence and diplomatic skills, she played a crucial role in facilitating trade and cultural exchanges between the Mughal Empire and other regions.

In more recent times, Kayrah Khanum was a renowned Afghan painter and artist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her vibrant depictions of Afghan life and landscapes earned her widespread acclaim and helped preserve the country's artistic heritage.

While the name Kayrah has its roots in ancient Sanskrit, it has transcended cultural and geographical boundaries, appearing in various forms throughout history and across different regions. Its meaning and significance have evolved over time, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have borne this name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Kayrah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kayrah 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 #5581 3 1

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FAQ

Kayrah: questions and answers

How popular is the name Kayrah in the UK right now?

In 2021, Kayrah was ranked #5581 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Kayrah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2021, with 3 babies registered as Kayrah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kayrah?

A name of uncertain origin possibly meaning "pure", "beloved", or "beautiful".

How many people are called Kayrah in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Kayrah across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

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.