Kiril, derived from the Greek name Kyriacos, means "lord" or "master". It is of Greek origin and has been used as a given name in various Slavic cultures, particularly among Eastern Orthodox Christians. The name Kiril is often associated with prominent historical figures like Saint Cyril, one of the missionaries who brought Christianity to the Slavs. In some languages, such as Russian and Bulgarian, it may also have the diminutive forms Kirillochka or Kirilechko respectively.
The name Kiril experienced a surge in popularity between 2010 and 2014, with the highest number of births occurring in 2014 at 14. However, it has remained relatively stable over time, with most years seeing around 6-8 births. There was an initial spike in births in 1990 after a gap of 12 years since the first recorded birth in 1978.