Kira Name Origin
/KEE-rah/-
Russian (Slavic) 40%
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Japanese (Japanese) 35%
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German (Germanic) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Kira
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
The name 'Kira' has multiple origins. In Russian, it is a feminine form derived from the male name Kir, meaning 'leader' or 'lord'. In Japanese, 'Kira' can be a surname or given name, often written with characters meaning 'glitter' or 'shining'. In German, it is a variation of 'Kira' or 'Kiera', meaning 'light' or 'beam.'
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Kira each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).