Neda vs Syra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neda

Girl #5,920 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"voice, divine call"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Iranian Persian Bulgarian Croatian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,920
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ned, Nedi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Neda Rank #5,920
Syra Rank #5,806

Syra is more popular, ranked #5806 vs #5920 for Neda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Neda ___

  • Neda Rose
  • Neda Sofia
  • Neda Marie
  • Neda Lena
  • Neda Zara
  • Neda Layla

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 Neda

Dara Leila Cyrus Shirin Mitra

If you choose Syra

Lyra Mira Cleo Jasper Orion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Neda or Syra more popular?

Syra is more popular, ranked #5806 compared to Neda at #5920 in the United States.

What do Neda and Syra mean?

Neda means "voice, divine call" (Persian origin). Syra means "sun, throne (Persian/Cyrus root)" (Persian origin).

Are Neda and Syra boy or girl names?

Neda is primarily a girl name. Syra is primarily a girl name.

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