An estimated 39,816 living Americans are named Kira.
How rare is Kira?
Kira is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 801 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 42.4% from its 2005 peak.
How old is the typical Kira?
The median age of a living American named Kira is approximately 21 years, with most bearers falling between 13 and 32 years old.
Is Kira still popular?
Yes. Kira is holding steady, with 801 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Kira most common?
Kira has its strongest geographic signal in Hawaii, where it appears 9.7× more often than the national baseline.
1938Peak 20052025
Peak year
2005
Decline from peak
42.4%
2025
801
All-time
40,829
Diaspora map
Kira broke out in Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming (1982) and became over-represented in 36 states over 41 years.
Broke out: Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming, 1982 · over-represented in 36 states over 41 years