Kylei vs Syra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kylei

Girl #5,843 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"narrow channel or strait"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,843
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ky, Lei

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Syra

Girl #5,806 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, throne (Persian/Cyrus root)"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,806
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sy, Rara

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Popularity Comparison

Kylei Rank #5,843
Syra Rank #5,806

Syra is more popular, ranked #5806 vs #5843 for Kylei.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kylei ___

  • Kylei Marie
  • Kylei Ann
  • Kylei Grace
  • Kylei Jean
  • Kylei Dawn
  • Kylei Mae

Syra ___

  • Syra Rose
  • Syra Grace
  • Syra Jane
  • Syra Claire
  • Syra Lyn
  • Syra Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kylei

Rylee Miley Zoey Brody Blake

If you choose Syra

Lyra Mira Cleo Jasper Orion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kylei or Syra more popular?

Syra is more popular, ranked #5806 compared to Kylei at #5843 in the United States.

What do Kylei and Syra mean?

Kylei means "narrow channel or strait" (Irish Gaelic origin). Syra means "sun, throne (Persian/Cyrus root)" (Persian origin).

Are Kylei and Syra boy or girl names?

Kylei is primarily a girl name. Syra is primarily a girl name.

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