Lyra

Lyra is a Greek girl's name. Greek name for a small constellation containing the star Vega. Also refers to a stringed instrument of ancient Greece.

How popular is Lyra in the United States?

In 2024, 638 girls in the United States were named Lyra, making it the 482nd most popular girl's name that year.

It has climbed sharply, from 1,045th a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 2021, with 643 births.

Records for Lyra go back to 1893, and 7,378 babies have been given the name since.

What Lyra means and where it comes from

Greek name for a small constellation containing the star Vega. Also refers to a stringed instrument of ancient Greece.

Lyra is of Greek origin, described as celestial in style.

Is Lyra a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 638 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Lyra

Names of the same origin for a brother, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lyra mean?

Greek name for a small constellation containing the star Vega. Also refers to a stringed instrument of ancient Greece.

Where does the name Lyra come from?

Lyra is of Greek origin, and is usually described as celestial in style.

How popular is Lyra in the United States?

In 2024, 638 girls in the United States were named Lyra, making it the 482nd most popular girl's name that year.

Is Lyra a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 638 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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