UK girl's name
Kyrah
A feminine name of Arabic origins meaning "generous" or "noble".
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.
Kyrah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kyrah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2000, with 14 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 24 births.
This profile covers 358 England and Wales registrations across 29 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.
The latest count is about 58% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 363 living people in the UK are called Kyrah. 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
- • Kyrah ranked #2000 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 14 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 24 girls were registered as Kyrah.
- • Kyrah ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #760 in 2022.
- • About 363 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kyrah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2000
2024
Births in 2024
14
Latest year
Peak year
2009
24 births
Estimated living
363
2026
Meaning
What does Kyrah mean?
The name Kyrah is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which was prevalent in ancient India. The root word "Kir" in Sanskrit means "praise" or "glorify," suggesting that the name Kyrah may have been associated with reverence or admiration.
In Hinduism, the name Kyrah is sometimes linked to the goddess Kali, who is revered as the divine protector and embodiment of shakti (feminine power). This connection could indicate that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals who were perceived as strong, courageous, or possessing exceptional qualities.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Kyrah can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and inscriptions from the 5th century BCE. However, it is essential to note that the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have varied across different regions and time periods.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Kyrah was Kyrah Devi, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poetess who lived during the 7th century CE in the Chalukya dynasty of present-day Karnataka, India. Her literary works were highly acclaimed for their depth and artistic expression.
Another historical figure bearing the name Kyrah was Kyrah Mata, a revered Hindu mystic and spiritual leader who lived in the 16th century CE in Rajasthan, India. She is remembered for her teachings on devotion and her influence on the Bhakti movement of that era.
In the realm of literature, Kyrah Kumari was a celebrated Kashmiri poet and writer who lived during the 18th century CE. Her compositions, which often explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, were widely appreciated and have been preserved in various anthologies.
In the field of music, Kyrah Devi was a renowned classical vocalist and exponent of the Khayal style of Hindustani music. She lived in the 19th century CE and was renowned for her mastery of intricate ragas and her ability to captivate audiences with her soulful renditions.
Another noteworthy individual with the name Kyrah was Kyrah Bai, a prominent social reformer and educator who lived in the late 19th century CE in Maharashtra, India. She dedicated her life to promoting education and empowerment for women, establishing several schools and advocating for gender equality.
While the name Kyrah has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Hindu culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and found appreciation in various parts of the world due to its unique sound and historical significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kyrah over time
The chart below shows babies named Kyrah 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 Kyrah, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 14 births in 2024, compared with 24 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kyrah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kyrah 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 | #2104 | 65 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2072 | 141 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2031 | 129 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2667 | 23 | 4 |
Geography
Where Kyrah is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Kyrah. 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.
Kyrah ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #760 in 2022.
Across the UK
Kyrah in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#760 in 2022
2 years of NRS records, 7 total registered
Related
Names similar to Kyrah
- 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
Kyrah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kyrah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Kyrah was ranked #2000 for girls in England and Wales, with 14 births registered.
When was Kyrah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 24 babies registered as Kyrah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kyrah?
A feminine name of Arabic origins meaning "generous" or "noble".
How many people are called Kyrah in the UK?
A total of 358 babies have been registered as Kyrah across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 7 more in Scotland.
Where is Kyrah most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Kyrah ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #760 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.