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Kyle vs Kyra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kyle

Girl #4,550 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic caol

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,550
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
1
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

Kyle Rank #4,550
Kyra Rank #722

Kyra is more popular, ranked #722 vs #4550 for Kyle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kyle or Kyra more popular?

Kyra is more popular, ranked #722 compared to Kyle at #4550 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Kyra mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic caol origin). Kyra means "lord, master" (Greek kyrios origin).

Are Kyle and Kyra boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a girl name. Kyra is primarily a girl name.

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