Kyra
KYE-rah · 2 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Greek / Persian ◈ 2 syllables
"Lord, master / sun"

From Greek / Persian

Kyra means lady or lord — from the Greek kyrios (lord) or the Persian meaning sun/throne. Kyra Sedgwick starred in The Closer for seven seasons. The name sounds like a Greek island at sunrise: four letters of Mediterranean authority, Persian sunshine, and the detective who always gets the confession.

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Kyra at a glance
MeaningLord, master / sun
OriginGreek / Persian
GenderFemale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 1
US Rank (today)#624
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Why parents love Kyra
  • Kyra Sedgwick starred in The Closer — seven seasons of brilliance.
  • The meaning lady/lord or sun carries dual authority.
  • Four letters with a bright, sharp sound: KEER-ah.
  • The K-opening gives it visual sharpness.
  • The Greek-Persian bridge adds genuine depth.
The vibe of Kyra
ladylordGreekPersiansunSedgwickThe CloserkyriosMediterranean
Origin & history of Kyra
Greek kyrios (lord) or Persian (sun/throne) Kyra
1
Greek / Persian roots
Kyra comes from the Greek kyrios meaning lord/lady, or from Persian meaning sun or throne. Kyra Sedgwick starred in The Closer for seven seasons, always getting the confession.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Greek/Persian origins; Kyra Sedgwick (born 1965).
3
Today
Kyra remains a beloved choice, ranking #624 in the US. 37,970 babies have been named Kyra since 1919.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Kyra?
2005 peak year
Kyra reached its widest reach during the early 2000s. In 2005, 1,912 babies received the name (ranked #179). In the present decade it sits around #624, with about 487 babies given the name annually. Kyra has been declining in recent years. The all-time total comes to roughly 37,970 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
1,912 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #179)
487 Avg. per year
(last decade)
4,870 Total registrations
last 10 years
37,970 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #624) Popular
↓ Declining in recent years
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Numerology of Kyra
1
Life path number
The Leader
Leadership, independence and pioneering spirit.

Kyra's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — lord-lady leadership. People named Kyra tend to be sharp, authoritative, and gifted at always getting the confession.

Always gets the confession
Sharp authority
Greek-island sunrise
Persian sun
Mediterranean lady
K2
Y7
R9
A1
Sum: 19 → Life path 1
Personality of Kyra
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Independent & bold
These individuals chart their own course. They lead, they don't follow.
Ambitious drive
Quiet determination sits behind everything they do.
💡
Original ideas
Their minds work differently — seeing angles others walk past.
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Natural authority
Without trying, they earn respect.
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