Cyra vs Ora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cyra

Girl #3,549 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"throne, sun"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,549
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ora

Girl #3,444 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish British Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,444
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ory

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cyra Rank #3,549
Ora Rank #3,444

Ora is more popular, ranked #3444 vs #3549 for Cyra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cyra ___

  • Cyra Rose
  • Cyra Mae
  • Cyra Jade
  • Cyra Blair
  • Cyra Lane
  • Cyra Faye

Ora ___

  • Ora Rose
  • Ora Jane
  • Ora Mae
  • Ora Grace
  • Ora Claire
  • Ora Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cyra

Dara Lyra Zara Kiran Nova

If you choose Ora

Nora Cora Flora Eli Levi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyra or Ora more popular?

Ora is more popular, ranked #3444 compared to Cyra at #3549 in the United States.

What do Cyra and Ora mean?

Cyra means "throne, sun" (Persian origin). Ora means "light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cyra and Ora boy or girl names?

Cyra is primarily a girl name. Ora is primarily a girl name.

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