Kyra vs Akira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kyra

Girl #722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lord, master"

Origin: Greek kyrios

English Irish Persian American

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Boy #2,515 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, luminous"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American International

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Kyra Rank #722

Akira Rank #2,515

Kyra is more popular, ranked #722 vs #2515 for Akira.

Is Kyra or Akira more popular?

Kyra is more popular, ranked #722 compared to Akira at #2515 in the United States.

What do Kyra and Akira mean?

Kyra means "lord, master" (Greek kyrios origin). Akira means "bright, clear, luminous" (Japanese origin).

Are Kyra and Akira boy or girl names?

Kyra is primarily a girl name. Akira is primarily a boy name.