Baylor vs Kyra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Baylor Rank #366
Kyra Rank #722

Baylor is more popular, ranked #366 vs #722 for Kyra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Baylor ___

  • Baylor James
  • Baylor Scott
  • Baylor Lee
  • Baylor Thomas
  • Baylor Ray
  • Baylor Cole

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 Baylor

Tatum Mason Harper Chase Remi

If you choose Kyra

Zara Lyra Declan Finn Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Baylor or Kyra more popular?

Baylor is more popular, ranked #366 compared to Kyra at #722 in the United States.

What do Baylor and Kyra mean?

Baylor means "one who bails, deliverer" (Old French origin). Kyra means "lord, master" (Greek kyrios origin).

Are Baylor and Kyra boy or girl names?

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

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