Bethany vs Kyra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bethany

Girl #728 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"house of dates (fruit)"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#728
Total SSA Count
386
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Beth, Bethy, Bethie

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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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Popularity Comparison

Bethany Rank #728
Kyra Rank #722

Kyra is more popular, ranked #722 vs #728 for Bethany.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bethany ___

  • Bethany Grace
  • Bethany Anne
  • Bethany Joy
  • Bethany Hope
  • Bethany Elise
  • Bethany Renée

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 Bethany

Hannah Rachel Miriam Matthew Caleb

If you choose Kyra

Zara Lyra Declan Finn Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bethany or Kyra more popular?

Kyra is more popular, ranked #722 compared to Bethany at #728 in the United States.

What do Bethany and Kyra mean?

Bethany means "house of dates (fruit)" (Aramaic origin). Kyra means "lord, master" (Greek kyrios origin).

Are Bethany and Kyra boy or girl names?

Bethany is primarily a girl name. Kyra is primarily a girl name.

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