Amelia vs Kyra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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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
Nicknames
Ky

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Kyra Rank #722

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #722 for Kyra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Kyra ___

  • Kyra Anne
  • Kyra Marie
  • Kyra Nicole
  • Kyra Jade
  • Kyra Lynn
  • Kyra Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Kyra

Zara Lyra Declan Finn Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Kyra more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kyra at #722 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Kyra mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Kyra means "lord, master" (Greek kyrios origin).

Are Amelia and Kyra boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Kyra is primarily a girl name.

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