Kaira is one of the most popular names used in eastern Europe. You can find it across Scandinavian nations, including Estonia and Latvia. In America, Kaira remains rare as it is only on the top 2,500 list.
Meaning of the name Kaira:
Latvian: alluring, attractive, charming, delightful
Estonian: combination name
Origin of the name Kaira:
Kaira has a couple of European-origin stories. In Latvia, it comes from the word “kairs.” “Kairs” translates to “alluring,” “attractive,” “charming,” or “delightful” in English. It could also be a form of Kairi in Estonia. Kairi is a combination of Kai and Mari. It combines the former with the suffix of the latter.
Symbolism of the name Kaira:
Kaira has two different meanings, depending on its cultural origins. In Estonia, it means “combination name.” Parents used Kai and Mari to invent Kairi, which modernized into Kaira. In Latvia, it comes from the word “kairs,” which means “alluring,” “attractive,” “charming,” or “delightful.”
Style of the name Kaira:
Traditional
Gender of the name Kaira:
Kaira is a youthful name for girls.
Pronunciation of the name Kaira:
KIE-ra, KAY-ruh
Number of syllables in the name Kaira:
Two
Emotion evoked from the name Kaira:
Kaira feels youthful and upbeat. It is a refined and wholesome baby name.
Alternative spellings for the name Kaira:
- Kaera
- Kayra
- Kyra
Nicknames for the name Kaira:
Popularity of the name Kaira:
Kaira has no records on the Social Security Popularity Index's top 1,000 list. As of 2021, it is a top 2,500 option for girls at rank 2,469.
Related names for the name Kaira:
Great middle names for Kaira and their meanings:
- Sylvia (sprit of the wood)
- Raine (she is singing, queen)
- Trinity (the Holy Trinity)
- Noelle (Christmas day, the Lord's birthday)
- Rebekah (captivating beauty)
- Nicole (victory of the people)
- Mae (goddess of the springtime, to increase)
- Jane (God is gracious)
Famous people with the name Kaira:
- Kaira Gong (singer)
Kairas in popular culture:
There are no fictional references to the name Kaira.