Girl · #12,688 in 2026

Kajira

Gor is the fictional setting for a series of sword and planet novels written by philosophy professor John Lange, writing as John Norman. The setting was first described in the 1966 novel Tarnsman of Gor. The series is inspired by science fantasy pulp fiction works by Edgar Rice Burroughs, such as the Barsoom series. It also includes erotica and philosophical content.

Current Rank
#12,688
Peak Rank
#12,688 (1999)
Total Babies
6
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1999
First Year
1999
Last Year
1999
Peak Year
#12688
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Kajira

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Gor is the fictional setting for a series of sword and planet novels written by philosophy professor John Lange, writing as John Norman. The setting was first described in the 1966 novel Tarnsman of Gor. The series is inspired by science fantasy pulp fiction works by Edgar Rice Burroughs, such as the Barsoom series. It also includes erotica and philosophical content.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

Origin & history
Simplified map of known Gor In an interview with the speculative fiction anthology Polygraff , John Norman spoke at length about the creation of the Gor universe and his influences. {{Cite web |title=John Norman, the philosophy professor who created the barbaric world of Gor |url=https://gizmodo.com/john-norman-the-philosophy-professor-who-created-the-b-5783833 |access-date=2022-01-08 |website=Gizmodo |date=22 March 2011 |language=en-us}}</ref>\n\nI think, pretty clearly, the three major influences on my work are [[Homer]], [[Sigmund Freud|Freud]], and [[Friedrich Nietzsche|Nietzsche]]. Intere

The Story of Kajira

Kajira first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1999, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1999, when 6 Kajiras were born — ranking #12,688 that year. As of 2026, Kajira ranks #12,688 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Kajiras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

ME
WA
MT
ND
MN
WI
MI
NY
VT
NH
MA
OR
ID
SD
IA
IL
IN
OH
PA
NJ
CT
RI
CA
NV
WY
NE
MO
KY
WV
VA
MD
DE
DC
UT
CO
KS
AR
TN
NC
SC
AK
AZ
NM
OK
LA
MS
AL
GA
HI
TX
FL
Top 10
11-50
51-100
101-500
500+
No data

Names that sound like Kajira

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kajira is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Kucera
  • Kushiro
  • Kuchera
  • Hejira
  • Cuchara
  • Hegira
  • Kedgeree
  • Kamera
  • Casera
  • Cadera
  • Cashier
  • Kiara

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kajira

What does the name Kajira mean?
Gor is the fictional setting for a series of sword and planet novels written by philosophy professor John Lange, writing as John Norman. The setting was first described in the 1966 novel Tarnsman of Gor. The series is inspired by science fantasy pulp fiction works by Edgar Rice Burroughs, such as the Barsoom series. It also includes erotica and philosophical content.
How popular is Kajira in 2026?
In 2026, Kajira ranks #12,688 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Kajira most popular?
Kajira reached its peak popularity in 1999, ranking #12,688 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Kajira a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Kajira is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Kajira?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kajira include Madlin, Nickell, Jeanique. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

Similar Names

👧
Madlin
Peak #12688
👧
Nickell
Peak #12688
👧
Jeanique
Peak #12688
👧
Pristina
Peak #12688
👧
Eliscia
Peak #12688
👧
Anngelica
Peak #12688
👧
Tieanna
Peak #12688
👧
Chelbe
Peak #12688

About the name Kajira

Kajira is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 6 births in the dataset. Kajira's peak popularity came in 1999 when it ranked #12,688. Use the chart and map above to compare Kajira's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

Continue exploring

Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.