NAME PROFILE
Kyna
Primarily derived from the Gaelic word 'ciar' meaning 'dark' or the Latin 'cara' meaning 'dear' or 'beloved'. This name characterizes a person who is deeply cherished, soulful, and possesses a magnetic, gentle spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,062 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1977 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1971 |
| Most recent | 1986 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Irish, Latin, Italian, Greek |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 29%TX — 29%VA — 14%GA — 14%IL — 14%
Notable People
Caira Blackwell (Journalist and lifestyle writer) · Caira Diaz (Fictional combat medic in the video game Evolve) · Caira Butts (Prominent collegiate athlete) · Caira Lee (Contemporary musical artist) · Ciara Princess Wilson (Award-winning singer-songwriter, common phonetic variant)
Nicknames & Diminutives
CaiRaiCari
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