GirlEnglish origin

Lyra: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A lyre constellation singing in the night sky.

Origin
English
Syllables
2
Current rank
#552
Peak
#552 in 2020

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1893: #156018931930: #497519301960: #501319601970: #612019701980: #393619801990: #1090019902000: #584220002005: #315120052010: #112720102015: #97720152020: #5522020#1#10900

What Lyra Means

Lyra is a girl name of English origin. A lyre constellation singing in the night sky.

How Popular Lyra Is

Lyra currently ranks #552 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #552 in 2020. It is rising.

Good to Know About Lyra

  • At its most popular, Lyra reached #552 in the U.S. in 2020.
  • Lyra has been gaining popularity in recent years.
  • Lyra is a name from the English-speaking tradition.

Names Like Lyra

Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Lyra

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Questions About Lyra

What does Lyra mean?

Lyra is a girl name of English origin. A lyre constellation singing in the night sky.

How popular is Lyra?

Lyra currently ranks #552 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #552 in 2020. It is rising.

Where does Lyra come from?

Lyra comes from English roots. At its most popular, Lyra reached #552 in the U.S. in 2020.

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