Keyra

The name Keyra is a contemporary English variant of Keira, which is itself derived from the Irish name Ciara. Ciara has its roots in the male name Ciaran (Ciaràn) and originally comes from the Gaelic-Irish Ciar. The meaning of the name includes 'the dark one', 'the dark-haired one', and 'the black one'.

What does the name Keyra mean?

Keyra is a modern English form of the name Keira, which is a derivative of the Irish Ciara. Ciara, in turn, is derived from the male name Ciaran (Ciaràn) and has its origins in the Gaelic-Irish Ciar. The name means 'the dark one', 'the dark-haired one', and 'the black one'. The origin of the name lies in the Old Irish word cíar, which means 'black' or 'dark'. In the Middle Ages, the name gained significance through the veneration of two Irish saints. Other variants include Chiera, Kiarah, Kiarra, Kiera, Kierra, Keara, Kira, Kyra, and Kyrah.

Where does the name Keyra come from?

Keyra is a feminine first name that has both Old Irish and Celtic origins and carries the meaning 'the dark one'.

How do you pronounce Keyra?

Keyra is pronounced approximately as 'Kej-ra'.

When is the name day of Keyra?

The name day for Keyra is celebrated on May 8, August 11, and October 21.

Popularity

In Germany, Keyra is a fairly common first name. In 2022, it ranked 3,777th on the list of the most common girls' names. Over the last ten years, Keyra has been given as a first name about 10 times, placing it 7,402nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,669th. The global popularity and frequency of Keyra is also documented.