Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
#5
Kirra
Girl· “uncertain; Australian place name”
- Meaning
- uncertain; Australian place name (origin disputed)
- Pronunciation
- KEER-uh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #4,501
- US babies 2025
- 31
- Best rank
- #1,239 (2008)
- Peak year
- 2008
Meaning and origin of Kirra
Kirra is often said to mean “uncertain; Australian place name”; the origin is uncertain.
Kirra is best known as a place name on the Gold Coast of Australia, famous for its surf beach. The origin of the word is uncertain; it is often said to come from an Aboriginal Australian language, with meanings such as leaf or boomerang suggested, but these claims are not well documented. As a given name, Kirra has been used in Australia and increasingly elsewhere. It is usually pronounced KEER-uh. The name has a bright, beachy feel and shares its sound with names like Kira and Keira.
Popularity over time
Kirra first appears in US Social Security records in 1975. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,239 in 2008, the same year it reached its highest count of 203 babies. In 2025, 31 babies were named Kirra, and it ranked #4,501 nationally. That is 58% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #3,371 in 2000, #1,359 in 2010, and #4,501 in 2025. Of the 2,605 US girls named Kirra since records began, 41% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 950 babies. Since 2010, 1,157 more have been named Kirra.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Amyah, Ariyana, Dalila, Dayanna, and Analeigh.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Kirra ranked highest in Florida and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | #1787 | 7 |
| California | #2942 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Kirra is usually pronounced KEER-uh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with K and ends in “-ra”.
Middle names for Kirra
A few middle names that flow with Kirra: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Kirra
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kirra mean?
Kirra is often said to mean “uncertain; Australian place name”; the origin is uncertain.
Is Kirra a popular name?
Not especially. Kirra ranked #4,501 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Kirra a boy or girl name?
Kirra is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Kirra?
Kirra is usually pronounced KEER-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings