Kira vs Zahra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zahra

Girl #543 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white flower"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Muslim East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#543
Total SSA Count
556
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zara

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kira Rank #455
Zahra Rank #543

Kira is more popular, ranked #455 vs #543 for Zahra.

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

Zahra ___

  • Zahra Amira
  • Zahra Nour
  • Zahra Yasmin
  • Zahra Sofia
  • Zahra Leila
  • Zahra Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kira

Zara Nadia Lena Ivan Leo

If you choose Zahra

Layla Omar Nadia Tariq Amira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kira or Zahra more popular?

Kira is more popular, ranked #455 compared to Zahra at #543 in the United States.

What do Kira and Zahra mean?

Kira means "sunlight, beam of light" (Persian origin). Zahra means "white flower" (Arabic origin).

Are Kira and Zahra boy or girl names?

Kira is primarily a girl name. Zahra is primarily a girl name.

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