Nyra vs Laura

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nyra

Girl #1,227 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beauty, light"

Origin: Sanskrit

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Girl #358 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"laurel tree"

Origin: Latin (laurus)

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Nyra Rank #1,227

Laura Rank #358

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

Is Nyra or Laura more popular?

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

What do Nyra and Laura mean?

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

Are Nyra and Laura boy or girl names?

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