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UK girl's name

Keyra

A feminine name of undetermined origin, possibly a variant of Keira.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Keyra is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Keyra popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5669, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 4 births.

This profile covers 26 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2005 to 2022. 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.

The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 26 living people in the UK are called Keyra. 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 2023 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Keyra ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2012, when 4 girls were registered as Keyra.
  • About 26 living people in the UK are estimated to have Keyra as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5669

2022

Births in 2022

3

Latest year

Peak year

2012

4 births

Estimated living

26

2026

Meaning

What does Keyra mean?

The name Keyra is believed to have its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "kira," which means "ray" or "beam of light." The name is thought to have first emerged around the 5th century BCE, during the Vedic period in ancient India.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Keyra can be found in the Mahabharata, a renowned Sanskrit epic composed between the 8th and 9th centuries BCE. In this epic, Keyra is mentioned as the name of a minor character, a princess from a royal lineage.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Keyra. In the 12th century, Keyra was the name of a celebrated Sanskrit scholar and poet from the Chola Empire in southern India. Her poetic works were highly acclaimed and widely studied during her lifetime.

During the 16th century, Keyra Bai was a prominent figure in the Rajput court of Mewar, known for her bravery and military prowess. She played a significant role in defending the kingdom against the Mughal Empire's invasion.

In the 20th century, Keyra Singh (1915-1989) was a renowned Indian politician and diplomat. He served as the Ambassador of India to several countries, including the United States and the Soviet Union.

Another notable figure was Keyra Masterji (1921-2003), an influential Indian artist and sculptor. Her works were celebrated for their unique style, blending traditional Indian elements with modern techniques.

While the name Keyra has its roots in Sanskrit and ancient Indian culture, it has gained popularity and recognition across various regions and communities worldwide. Its connection to light and radiance has given the name a unique and enduring appeal.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Keyra over time

The chart below shows babies named Keyra registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Keyra, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Keyra
01234200520132022

Decades

Keyra by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Keyra 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 #5669 3 1
2010s #5254 14 4
2000s #5135 9 3

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FAQ

Keyra: questions and answers

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

In 2022, Keyra was ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Keyra most popular?

The peak year on record was 2012, with 4 babies registered as Keyra in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Keyra?

A feminine name of undetermined origin, possibly a variant of Keira.

How many people are called Keyra in the UK?

A total of 26 babies have been registered as Keyra across the 8 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.