Kyra vs Shaz

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Shaz

Boy #19,136 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"diminutive of Sharon (fertile plain)"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,136
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kyra Rank #722
Shaz Rank #19,136

Kyra is more popular, ranked #722 vs #19136 for Shaz.

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

Shaz ___

  • Shaz Ray
  • Shaz Jay
  • Shaz Lee
  • Shaz Dean
  • Shaz Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kyra

Zara Lyra Declan Finn Nora

If you choose Shaz

Baz Roz Jazz Dex Gaz

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kyra or Shaz more popular?

Kyra is more popular, ranked #722 compared to Shaz at #19136 in the United States.

What do Kyra and Shaz mean?

Kyra means "lord, master" (Greek kyrios origin). Shaz means "diminutive of Sharon (fertile plain)" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Kyra and Shaz boy or girl names?

Kyra is primarily a girl name. Shaz is primarily a boy name.

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