Kyra
Meaning of Kyra
Kyra (pronounced KY-ruh) rolls off the tongue with the quick spark of a match, and her history is just as bright. Drawn from Greek and Persian roots, she carries meanings like “noble woman,” “throne,” and even “sun,” so there’s a hint of royalty and radiance baked right in. Thanks to Emmy-winning actress Kyra Sedgwick and a steady parade of fearless book and game heroines, the name feels modern and spirited, yet its classical pedigree gives it staying power. In the United States Kyra shot up the charts at the turn of the millennium and has since settled into that sweet spot—recognizable on the playground without feeling over-used. Short, punchy, and effortlessly global, Kyra suits a child who’s destined to stand tall and shine bright, whether she’s conquering spelling bees or scaling jungle gyms.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as KY-ruh (/ˈkaɪrə/)
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Notable People Named Kyra
| Kyra Minturn Sedgwick is an American actress best known for her Golden Globe and Emmy-winning role in The Closer. |
| Kyra Phillips is an ABC News correspondent. |
| Kyra Petrovskaya Wayne was a Russian-American author, actress, and WWII sniper who survived the siege of Leningrad, wrote 14 books, and engaged in television and lecture activities. |
| Kyra Lillee Cooney-Cross is an Australian midfielder currently playing for Arsenal and the Australian women's national team. |
| Kyra Nichols is a retired American ballet dancer who was a principal at the New York City Ballet and worked with George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins. |
| Kyra Poh is a renowned Singaporean indoor skydiver. |
| Kyra Davis Lurie is an American novelist best known for her Just One Night trilogy, Sophie Katz mystery series, and The Great Mann, a 2025 reinterpretation of The Great Gatsby. |
| Kyra Condie is a rock climber who placed 11th in the Women's Combined event at the 2020 Olympics after becoming the second American female to qualify. |
| Kyra Zagorsky is an American actress known for her roles in Helix, The Pastor's Wife, and season eight of Supernatural. |
| Kyra Giorgi is an Australian author and historian. |
| Kyra T. Inachin was a German historian. |
| Kyra Elzy is an assistant coach for Duke's women's basketball team and previously served as head coach at the University of Kentucky. |
| Kyra Lamberink is a Dutch track cyclist who won junior bronze at the 2013 European Championships and placed fourth in team sprint at the 2016 event. |
| Kyra Jefferson is an American professional sprinter who won a silver medal in the 200m and a gold in the 4 × 400 m relay at the 2015 Pan American Games. |
