Boy name
Kayra name meaning
“favor and grace; benevolent help”
Kayra means favor, grace, and benevolent help. It comes from the Turkish word kayra and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. A concrete mythological association is Kayra Han in Altai narratives, linking the name with a traditional figure alongside its everyday meanings of kindness and protective assistance.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Turkish
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Kayra mean?
Favor and grace; benevolent help
In Turkish: iyilik ve lütuf; esirgeyici yardım
Kayra suggests grace or benevolent favor rather than ordinary assistance. Turkish expressions about divine grace can give it a spiritual context. Kayra Han in Altai mythology provides another cultural association. The modern word's meaning and the historical development of the mythological name should be considered separately.
How popular is Kayra?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 61provinces
Where is Kayra in the top 30?
61 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Kayra
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Why is Kayra popular?
Kayra suggests kindness, grace and protective help, giving it a caring association. Its flowing, two-syllable pronunciation complements those positive meanings.
Origin of the name Kayra
It comes from Turkish kayra, 'favor' or 'grace.' It is also associated with Kayra Han in Altai traditions, although the word's deeper etymology is uncertain.
| Linguistic origin | Turkish |
|---|---|
| In Turkic history and myth | Names from Turkic mythology |
| Is Kayra in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | K · Ka |
Double names with Kayra
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Kayra Okan
Meaning of each name
- Kayra: favor and grace; benevolent help
- Okan: powerful, mighty; capable
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Serhan Kayra
Meaning of each name
- Serhan: chief of khans; foremost ruler
- Kayra: favor and grace; benevolent help
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Kayra Sever
Meaning of each name
- Kayra: favor and grace; benevolent help
- Sever: one who loves or feels affection
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Yiğithan Kayra
Meaning of each name
- Yiğithan: brave khan; courageous ruler
- Kayra: favor and grace; benevolent help
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Kayra Edis
Meaning of each name
- Kayra: favor and grace; benevolent help
- Edis: High, lofty
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Metehan Kayra
Meaning of each name
- Metehan: Mete Khan; Mete the ruler
- Kayra: favor and grace; benevolent help
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Yusuf Kayra, Muhammed Kayra, Ömer Kayra, Ali Kayra, Ahmet Kayra, Umut Kayra.
How to pronounce Kayra
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kajɾa/ |
Is Kayra a boy’s name?
Yes, Kayra is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kayra appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Kayra
Names with related meanings
- Kerem♂Generosity, magnanimity, kindness
- Enes♂Companionship, friendliness, familiarity
- Salih♂Good, virtuous, righteous
- Ensar♂Helpers, supporters
- Kerim♂Generous
- Semih♂Generous, open-handed and tolerant
- Ekrem♂Most generous
- İhsan♂Doing good
- Haluk♂Good-natured
- Necdet♂Bravery, valour
- Hilmi♂Relating to forbearance and gentleness
- Lütfi♂Associated with kindness and graciousness
Famous people named Kayra
- Kayra Sayit · b. 1988
- Kayra Zabcı · b. 2001
- Kayra (müzisyen) · b. 1985
- Kayra Şenocak · b. 1968
- Kayra Cihan · b. 2007
- Kayra Saygan · b. 2009
- Kayra Berkin Kutluca · b. 2007
- Kayra Can Müezzinoğlu · b. 2004
- Kayra Can Yavuz
- Kayra Efe
- Kayra Elmalı · b. 2004
- Kayra Kamer · b. 2002
FAQ about the name Kayra
What is the meaning of Kayra?
Kayra means “favor and grace; benevolent help”. It comes from Turkish kayra, 'favor' or 'grace.' It is also associated with Kayra Han in Altai traditions, although the word's deeper etymology is uncertain.
Is Kayra a boy’s name?
Yes, Kayra is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kayra in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kayra nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kayra?
Kayra is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Kayra have?
Kayra has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Kayra?
Kayra appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Kayra?
Some ideas: Kayra Okan; Serhan Kayra; Kayra Sever.
Famous people named Kayra?
Notable people named Kayra include Kayra Sayit, Kayra Zabcı, Kayra (müzisyen).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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