James vs Kyra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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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
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kyra Rank #722

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #722 for Kyra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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 James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kyra

Zara Lyra Declan Finn Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kyra more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kyra at #722 in the United States.

What do James and Kyra mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Kyra means "lord, master" (Greek kyrios origin).

Are James and Kyra boy or girl names?

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

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