Cali vs Kira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kira

Girl #455 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sunlight, beam of light"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Irish Russian American Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#455
Total SSA Count
684
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cali Rank #495
Kira Rank #455

Kira is more popular, ranked #455 vs #495 for Cali.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cali ___

  • Cali Rose
  • Cali Mae
  • Cali Jean
  • Cali Jade
  • Cali Ann
  • Cali Skye

Kira ___

  • Kira Grace
  • Kira Lynn
  • Kira Rose
  • Kira Marie
  • Kira Nicole
  • Kira Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cali

Beau Cruz Bodhi Sienna Mila

If you choose Kira

Zara Nadia Lena Ivan Leo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cali or Kira more popular?

Kira is more popular, ranked #455 compared to Cali at #495 in the United States.

What do Cali and Kira mean?

Cali means "beautiful" (Greek origin). Kira means "sunlight, beam of light" (Persian origin).

Are Cali and Kira boy or girl names?

Cali is primarily a girl name. Kira is primarily a girl name.

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