Jaycee vs Kyra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jaycee

Girl #879 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"variant of Jackie or Casey"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#879
Total SSA Count
306
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
JC, Jay

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Popularity Comparison

Jaycee Rank #879
Kyra Rank #722

Kyra is more popular, ranked #722 vs #879 for Jaycee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jaycee ___

  • Jaycee Lynn
  • Jaycee Marie
  • Jaycee Rose
  • Jaycee Ann
  • Jaycee Lee
  • Jaycee Nicole

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 Jaycee

Kayla Kylee Tyler Jordan Brianna

If you choose Kyra

Zara Lyra Declan Finn Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jaycee or Kyra more popular?

Kyra is more popular, ranked #722 compared to Jaycee at #879 in the United States.

What do Jaycee and Kyra mean?

Jaycee means "variant of Jackie or Casey" (American English origin). Kyra means "lord, master" (Greek kyrios origin).

Are Jaycee and Kyra boy or girl names?

Jaycee is primarily a girl name. Kyra is primarily a girl name.

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