Dog Names > Kira

Kira

Female

Meaning

Black

Origin

Irish

Pronunciation

/ˈkɪərə/

EDITOR'S NOTE

Emily P.

PupNames.com Contributor

Kira, a name with roots in multiple cultures, is a top-notch choice for your canine companion. In Japanese, it means "glittering" or "shining," perfect for your dog's sparkling personality. It's also a nod to the anime series "Death Note," where Kira is a pseudonym for the main character. In Russian, Kira means "leader," fitting for your alpha dog. Plus, it's easy to shout in the dog park without sounding like you're summoning a demon. So, if you want a name that's globally cool, and pop-culture savvy, Kira is a pawsome choice!

Traits associated with the name Kira:

Dogs named Kira tend to be loving, good-natured, and brave. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Kira?

Naming your dog Kira suggests that you have an appreciation for unique and creative names. It also suggests that you have a strong connection to the name and the meaning behind it.

Is Kira a good dog name?

Kira has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Kira is a widely loved dog name for good reason. If you like it, go for it!

Popularity: Overall

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New York City Dog Name Database

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Kira is one of the more popular dog names out there. According to our data, Kira outranks the great majority of names.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Kira was, in the past month, the 39th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of July 2025, Kira is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

In general, this name has held steady in popularity with PupNames.com visitors.

In the past week, Kira was viewed 171 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Kira's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Kira is most adored in Utah, Hawaii and Massachusetts.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Nevada, South Carolina and South Dakota.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Kira.

Kira is found in these categories:

irish

Derived from Ciara, an Irish name meaning dark-haired or dark.

cute

Evokes sweetness, inspired by Japanese for "glitter" and "shine".

Dog names like Kira:

Kayla

Beloved Or Who Is Like God?

Kiki

Short For Names Beginning With K

Kinley

Fair Haired Viking

Kiwi

fuzzy brown egg-shaped fruit with slightly tart green flesh

Kaia

Pure

Kewpie

Cute baby doll.

Comments (11)

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Tamara (Santiago Metropolitan, Chile)

A dachshund arrived at our house. My daughter liked the name and now that we know the meaning we love it even more, because it describes her exactly.
September 12, 2024 ◆ Translated

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Roxana 🇨🇺 (Havana, Cuba)

Me and my sister named our dog Kira. When I read the meaning, I realized that it describes her exactly as she is. I chose the best name since my house arrived full of joy. It is the best name I could choose.
April 30, 2024 ◆ Translated

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Kira (Buenos Aires F.D., Argentina)

Hello. I am about to adopt a pitbull puppy. As soon as I saw her photos, that name occurred to me. I read its meaning and it seemed the most correct!!!!
July 13, 2023 ◆ Translated

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Gustavo (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

I named him Kira for Ridick's movie
March 02, 2023 ◆ Translated

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Lucía Campos (Lisbon, Portugal)

February 09, 2023 ◆ Translated

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Kira (Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)

My expert jaski is called Kira
November 24, 2022 ◆ Translated

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Santiago (Provincia de Pichincha, Ecuador)

We have a pitbull puppy, my wife and I saw the meaning of Kira, we loved it and we decided to give her that name
July 03, 2022 ◆ Translated

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Fabiola (Mexico City, Mexico)

My dog is a pitbull crossed with macnab, they gave her to me and I changed her name to kira, her personality is just like her meaning, it is the best name that my husband and I could have chosen
May 16, 2022 ◆ Translated

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Lizeth (Michoacán, Mexico)

I did not know about the meaning of this name in puppies and I have a beautiful puppy called that is a Siberian husky
April 13, 2022 ◆ Translated

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Alberto Gloria (Nuevo León, Mexico)

We named our dog Blue Heller Kira, and the instant she responded, we knew that was the name. The meaning that we find, and for which we decide, is: shiny, bright, cheerful.
April 13, 2022 ◆ Translated

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María Cortés (Coquimbo Region, Chile)

I'm lovin 'it. I will adopt a dog and name her Kira What do you think. Wish me luck please. Thank you ❤️
March 03, 2022 ◆ Translated

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