Fatima vs Kira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fatima

Girl #316 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Abstainer from evil"

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Persian South Asian North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#316
Total SSA Count
972
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fati, Tima, Fay

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Fatima Rank #316
Kira Rank #455

Fatima is more popular, ranked #316 vs #455 for Kira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fatima ___

  • Fatima Rose
  • Fatima Zahra
  • Fatima Amira
  • Fatima Nour
  • Fatima Leila

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 Fatima

Zainab Aisha Maryam Yusuf Ibrahim

If you choose Kira

Zara Nadia Lena Ivan Leo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fatima or Kira more popular?

Fatima is more popular, ranked #316 compared to Kira at #455 in the United States.

What do Fatima and Kira mean?

Fatima means "Abstainer from evil". Kira means "sunlight, beam of light" (Persian origin).

Are Fatima and Kira boy or girl names?

Fatima is primarily a girl name. Kira is primarily a girl name.

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