What names are similar to Kira?
If you like Kira, consider Nora, Kara and Klara. Like Kira, their spellings end in -ra.
The same sound
Two syllables, ending the same way as Kira.
Nora Irish · "honor," by way of Honora, the form Ireland made its own; also the pet form of Eleanora in Scandinavia and beyond. Long after its Ibsen heroine slammed the door, it returned as a sleek vintage favorite
Kara Italian · variant of Cara, 'dear, beloved'
Klara German · clear, bright
Kora Greek · variant of Cora, from Greek kore, maiden
The same roots
Also Russian names, from the tradition Kira comes from.
Zoya Russian · life, from the Greek zoe via the Russian form Zoya; popular among Indian Muslim American families
Tania Russian · variant of Tatiana, meaning uncertain
Tiana Russian · variant of Tatiana, from the Roman name Tatius, of unknown meaning; also a short form of Christiana, the feminine form of Christian; borne by the fictional Princess Tiana in The Princess and the Frog
Polina Russian · small, humble
The same feel
Also international and modern names.
Mia Scandinavian · mine (from Italian and Spanish), or a short form of Maria; became a standalone name in Scandinavia and is now a true crossover, at home from Milan to Mexico City
Yara Arabic · friend, helper (from Persian yār); in Brazil a separate name, from Tupi Iara, "lady of the water"; a fast-rising crossover favorite
Mira Slavic · "peace"
Mila Slavic · Slavic, from milŭ, gracious or dear; originally a short form of Slavic names containing that element
Names of the same moment
Each of these is at its highest in the 2020s, the same decade as Kira, on a similar curve.
Katya Russian · Russian diminutive of Ekaterina, traditionally 'pure'
Dasha Russian · Russian diminutive of Daria, traditionally 'possessing goodness'
Misha Russian · Russian diminutive of Mikhail, traditionally 'who is like God?'
Shira Hebrew · song
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