Laura vs Nyra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laura

Girl #358 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"laurel tree"

Origin: Latin (laurus)

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Girl #1,227 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beauty, light"

Origin: Sanskrit

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Laura Rank #358

Nyra Rank #1,227

Laura is more popular, ranked #358 vs #1227 for Nyra.

Is Laura or Nyra more popular?

Laura is more popular, ranked #358 compared to Nyra at #1227 in the United States.

What do Laura and Nyra mean?

Laura means "laurel tree" (Latin (laurus) origin). Nyra means "beauty, light" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Laura and Nyra boy or girl names?

Laura is primarily a girl name. Nyra is primarily a girl name.