Baby Name: Kyra

The feminine form of Cyrus, considered a good choice for parents who like the fashionable "y" in the middle spelling. Actress Kyra Sedgwick, best-known for her role in the television police drama "The Closer," has been a recent influence. The name was used sporadically during the 1970s, then hit its stride during the 1980s. Kyra Panagia is an island located along the east coast of Greece.