Kiro is a unique and striking male given name, of Bulgarian origin. Derived from the Slavic element 'kyr' meaning 'lord', it evokes an aura of nobility and strength. Kiro is also associated with notable historical figures such as Kiro Gligorov, the first president of Macedonia. The name's phonetics are simple yet powerful, with a pronunciation similar to 'KEE-roh'. It rolls off the tongue effortlessly, making it both memorable and easy to use in daily conversation.
The name Kiro experienced significant growth in popularity from 2017 onwards, with a notable spike in 2020 and peaking at 31 births in 2021 before slightly decreasing to 21 births in 2022 and 19 births in 2023. Prior to 2017, the name had an average of around 6 births per year.