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Ira vs Kyra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Girl #1,438 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"watchful, alert"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,438
Total SSA Count
154
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Kyra

Girl #722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lord, master"

Origin: Greek kyrios

Cultural Roots

English Irish Persian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#722
Total SSA Count
389
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ira Rank #1,438
Kyra Rank #722

Kyra is more popular, ranked #722 vs #1438 for Ira.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ira or Kyra more popular?

Kyra is more popular, ranked #722 compared to Ira at #1438 in the United States.

What do Ira and Kyra mean?

Ira means "watchful, alert" (Hebrew origin). Kyra means "lord, master" (Greek kyrios origin).

Are Ira and Kyra boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a girl name. Kyra is primarily a girl name.

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