Kira vs Olivia

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kira Rank #455
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #455 for Kira.

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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kira

Zara Nadia Lena Ivan Leo

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kira or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Kira at #455 in the United States.

What do Kira and Olivia mean?

Kira means "sunlight, beam of light" (Persian origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Kira and Olivia boy or girl names?

Kira is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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