Kira vs Paislee

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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Paislee

Girl #643 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"church, from the town of Paisley"

Origin: Scottish place name

Cultural Roots

American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#643
Total SSA Count
459
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Pais, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kira Rank #455
Paislee Rank #643

Kira is more popular, ranked #455 vs #643 for Paislee.

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

Paislee ___

  • Paislee Grace
  • Paislee Mae
  • Paislee Jo
  • Paislee Lynn
  • Paislee Rose
  • Paislee Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kira

Zara Nadia Lena Ivan Leo

If you choose Paislee

Braylee Kinsley Oakley Ryder Brynn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kira or Paislee more popular?

Kira is more popular, ranked #455 compared to Paislee at #643 in the United States.

What do Kira and Paislee mean?

Kira means "sunlight, beam of light" (Persian origin). Paislee means "church, from the town of Paisley" (Scottish place name origin).

Are Kira and Paislee boy or girl names?

Kira is primarily a girl name. Paislee is primarily a girl name.

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