Baby names that mean sun evoke summer, warmth, fire, and the zodiac fire signs of Aries, Sagittarius, and especially Leo.

Names with sun meanings might also reference the names of sun gods or goddesses of fire or the sun or other fire-related mythological figures. 
 
Along with Phoenix and Cyrus, names that mean sun in the US Top 1000 include Apollo, Blaze, and Hayden.
Unique and uncommon baby names with sun meanings include Oriana, Sampson, Sunniva, and Soleil. Names that mean sun from international sources include the Spanish Helio, the Gaelic Eilidh, and the Hindi Kalinda.
 
Our collection of baby names for boys and girls that mean sun are collected here.

Names That Mean Sun

Cyra is an unusual name that can be pronounced either SEER-a or SI-ra, rhyming with Keira or Tyra. This name may be a feminine variation of Cyrus but is also a Persian name that stands on its own.  One noted bearer is writer Cyra McFadden.

Cyra

Commonly heard in Hispanic cultures, a rhythmic possibility here. 

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Names Meaning Sun

Names that mean sun include fashionable choices such as Cyrus, Elio, and Sunny itself, with top names meaning sun and unique names with sun meanings for baby girls and baby boys. (Page 6)