Kira vs Leyla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Leyla

Girl #601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish Azerbaijani South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#601
Total SSA Count
499
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ley, Layla, Lay

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kira Rank #455
Leyla Rank #601

Kira is more popular, ranked #455 vs #601 for Leyla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kira ___

  • Kira Grace
  • Kira Lynn
  • Kira Rose
  • Kira Marie
  • Kira Nicole
  • Kira Jane

Leyla ___

  • Leyla Rose
  • Leyla Jade
  • Leyla Seren
  • Leyla Noor
  • Leyla Yasmine
  • Leyla Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kira

Zara Nadia Lena Ivan Leo

If you choose Leyla

Zara Noor Yasmin Karim Dario

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kira or Leyla more popular?

Kira is more popular, ranked #455 compared to Leyla at #601 in the United States.

What do Kira and Leyla mean?

Kira means "sunlight, beam of light" (Persian origin). Leyla means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin).

Are Kira and Leyla boy or girl names?

Kira is primarily a girl name. Leyla is primarily a girl name.

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