Hunter 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

Hunter Rank #128
Kyra Rank #722

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 vs #722 for Kyra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hunter ___

  • Hunter James
  • Hunter Cole
  • Hunter Reid
  • Hunter Blake
  • Hunter Scott
  • Hunter Grey

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 Hunter

Chase Wyatt Sawyer Parker Harley

If you choose Kyra

Zara Lyra Declan Finn Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hunter or Kyra more popular?

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 compared to Kyra at #722 in the United States.

What do Hunter and Kyra mean?

Hunter means "huntsman, pursuer" (Middle English origin). Kyra means "lord, master" (Greek kyrios origin).

Are Hunter and Kyra boy or girl names?

Hunter is primarily a boy name. Kyra is primarily a girl name.

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