How old is someone named Keira?
The average Keira is 16 years old.
Half of all living Keiras are between 11 and 20.
When was Keira popular?
Keira rose fast and peaked in 2006, then faded almost as fast. 77% of all Keiras were born within 15 years of each other.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 99 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 359 | 340 |
| 1980s | 637 | 620 |
| 1990s | 1,390 | 1,400 |
| 2000s | 14,527 | 14,000 |
| 2010s | 13,440 | 13,000 |
| 2020s | 3,391 | 3,400 |
How many Keiras are still alive?
About 34,000 Keiras are alive in the US today. That's over 99% of the roughly 34,000 babies named Keira since 1962.
Nearly every Keira ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Keira?
More than half of living Keiras are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
- Gen X 1%
- Millennial 4%
- Gen Z 60%
- Gen Alpha 34%
Is Keira an old name?
No. Keira is one of the youngest names around: younger than 80 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Keira will be 37 in 2056, so the name is getting older.
Is Keira a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Keiras are women.
Names the same age as Keira
NAME TWIN
Keira's name twin is Landen. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Landen's age curve is the closest match to Keira's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Keira
How old is the average Keira?
The average Keira in the US is 16 years old. The median is 17, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Keira?
About 34,000 Keiras are alive in the US today, out of roughly 34,000 babies given the name since 1962.
When was the name Keira most popular?
In 2006, when about 3,000 baby girls were named Keira.
Is Keira a Gen Z name?
Yes. About 60% of living Keiras are in Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this