Modern creation, possibly meaning 'the choice' or 'the pure'
Lakira is a modern American name likely formed by combining the popular prefix 'La-' with the name Kira. While its exact etymology is fluid, it is often associated with the Sanskrit 'Kira' meaning 'beam of light' or the Japanese 'Akira' meaning 'bright'.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
