Kyla vs Lyric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kyla

Girl #547 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#547
Total SSA Count
552
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ky

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Lyric

Girl #594 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the lyre, musical expression"

Origin: Greek lyrikos

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#594
Total SSA Count
507
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ricky, Ly

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Popularity Comparison

Kyla Rank #547
Lyric Rank #594

Kyla is more popular, ranked #547 vs #594 for Lyric.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kyla ___

  • Kyla Marie
  • Kyla Grace
  • Kyla Rose
  • Kyla Anne
  • Kyla Elizabeth
  • Kyla Renee

Lyric ___

  • Lyric Rose
  • Lyric Jade
  • Lyric Grace
  • Lyric Dawn
  • Lyric Faye
  • Lyric Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kyla

Liam Finn Isla Rowan Callum

If you choose Lyric

Melody Harmony Sonata River Phoenix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kyla or Lyric more popular?

Kyla is more popular, ranked #547 compared to Lyric at #594 in the United States.

What do Kyla and Lyric mean?

Kyla means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Lyric means "of the lyre, musical expression" (Greek lyrikos origin).

Are Kyla and Lyric boy or girl names?

Kyla is primarily a girl name. Lyric is primarily a girl name.

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