Nellie vs Kira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nellie

Girl #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shining light"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish Australian

15 High Risk

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Girl #455 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sunlight, beam of light"

Origin: Persian

Persian Irish Russian American Japanese

✓ All Clear

Nellie Rank #520

Kira Rank #455

Kira is more popular, ranked #455 vs #520 for Nellie.

Is Nellie or Kira more popular?

Kira is more popular, ranked #455 compared to Nellie at #520 in the United States.

What do Nellie and Kira mean?

Nellie means "shining light" (Greek origin). Kira means "sunlight, beam of light" (Persian origin).

Are Nellie and Kira boy or girl names?

Nellie is primarily a girl name. Kira is primarily a girl name.