Faye vs Kyra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faye

Girl #539 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fairy, enchantment"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#539
Total SSA Count
559
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Faye Rank #539
Kyra Rank #722

Faye is more popular, ranked #539 vs #722 for Kyra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Faye ___

  • Faye Elizabeth
  • Faye Marie
  • Faye Grace
  • Faye Louise
  • Faye Alexandra
  • Faye Catherine

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 Faye

Ivy June Beau Lena Cole

If you choose Kyra

Zara Lyra Declan Finn Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faye or Kyra more popular?

Faye is more popular, ranked #539 compared to Kyra at #722 in the United States.

What do Faye and Kyra mean?

Faye means "fairy, enchantment" (Old French origin). Kyra means "lord, master" (Greek kyrios origin).

Are Faye and Kyra boy or girl names?

Faye is primarily a girl name. Kyra is primarily a girl name.

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