Cyrus vs Xaniyah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cyrus

Boy #255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #255
Total SSA Count: 1,380
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Cy

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Xaniyah

Girl #9,512 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #9,512
Total SSA Count: 11
Nicknames: Xan, Xani, Xaniy

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Popularity Comparison

Cyrus Rank #255

Xaniyah Rank #9,512

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 vs #9512 for Xaniyah.

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Middle Name Pairings

Cyrus ___

Cyrus James
Cyrus Alexander
Cyrus Lee
Cyrus Andrew
Cyrus Thomas
Cyrus William

Xaniyah ___

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyrus or Xaniyah more popular?

Cyrus is more popular, ranked #255 compared to Xaniyah at #9512 in the United States.

What do Cyrus and Xaniyah mean?

Cyrus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin).

Are Cyrus and Xaniyah boy or girl names?

Cyrus is primarily a boy name. Xaniyah is primarily a girl name.

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