Kyra vs Leyla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kyra

Girl #722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lord, master"

Origin: Greek kyrios

Cultural Roots

English Irish Persian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#722
Total SSA Count
389
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ky

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Leyla

Girl #601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish Azerbaijani South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#601
Total SSA Count
499
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ley, Layla, Lay

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Popularity Comparison

Kyra Rank #722
Leyla Rank #601

Leyla is more popular, ranked #601 vs #722 for Kyra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kyra ___

  • Kyra Anne
  • Kyra Marie
  • Kyra Nicole
  • Kyra Jade
  • Kyra Lynn
  • Kyra Grace

Leyla ___

  • Leyla Rose
  • Leyla Jade
  • Leyla Seren
  • Leyla Noor
  • Leyla Yasmine
  • Leyla Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kyra

Zara Lyra Declan Finn Nora

If you choose Leyla

Zara Noor Yasmin Karim Dario

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kyra or Leyla more popular?

Leyla is more popular, ranked #601 compared to Kyra at #722 in the United States.

What do Kyra and Leyla mean?

Kyra means "lord, master" (Greek kyrios origin). Leyla means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin).

Are Kyra and Leyla boy or girl names?

Kyra is primarily a girl name. Leyla is primarily a girl name.

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