Deborah 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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Deborah Rank #851
Kyra Rank #722

Kyra is more popular, ranked #722 vs #851 for Deborah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Deborah ___

  • Deborah Anne
  • Deborah Jean
  • Deborah Lynn
  • Deborah Kay
  • Deborah Sue
  • Deborah Ruth

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 Deborah

Sharon Linda Carol Nancy Gary

If you choose Kyra

Zara Lyra Declan Finn Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deborah or Kyra more popular?

Kyra is more popular, ranked #722 compared to Deborah at #851 in the United States.

What do Deborah and Kyra mean?

Deborah means "bee" (Hebrew origin). Kyra means "lord, master" (Greek kyrios origin).

Are Deborah and Kyra boy or girl names?

Deborah is primarily a girl name. Kyra is primarily a girl name.

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