Kiira is a Finnish feminine given name, derived as a form of Cyrus through the Greek Kyros and ultimately from the Old Persian name Kuruš, possibly meaning "young" or "humiliator (of the enemy)". Alternatively, it may have Elamite origins. The name is also associated with the Greek word kyrios, meaning "lord".According to Wiktionary, Kiira is a variant of Kira or Kyra, borrowed into Finnish from Russian Kira and English Kyra. These forms themselves trace back to the Greek Kyros, familiar as the name of Cyrus the Great, the 6th-century BC founder of the Achaemenid Empire. Cyrus is recognized in the Old Testament for freeing the Jewish captives and permitting their return to Israel. The name gained usage among English Puritans after the Protestant Reformation.Notable BearersNotable individuals named Kiira include Finnish pop singer Kiira, also known as Ira (born 1976), and American soul musician Kiira Brown. In naming trends, Kiira also connects to related names such as Kíra (Hungarian) and Kyra (English).PopularityAs of August 2025, Kiira ranks as the 300th most common female given name in Finland, with 1,651 women bearing it as a first name and an additional 144 as a middle name, according to the Digital and Population Data Service Agency.Meaning: "young" or "humiliator" (from Old Persian), also associated with "lord" (Greek)Origin: Old Persian via Greek, borrowed into FinnishType: Given nameUsage: Primarily Finnish