Lyra
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Lyre, harp
Origin: Greek/Latin
Popularity: Ranked #435 in 2025 with 711 babies born.
History: Lyra surged in the 2010s-2020s. Philip Pullman's Lyra Belacqua from His Dark Materials is one of literature's greatest young heroines — brave, curious, and willing to journey between worlds. The constellation Lyra contains Vega, one of the brightest stars. Lyra represents literary heroism and celestial beauty combined.
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Lyra? About 1 in 4,681 babies born in 2025 were named Lyra, or roughly 1.9 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Lyra
What does the name Lyra mean?
Lyra means “Lyre, harp” from Greek/Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Lyra?
Lyra has Greek/Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Lyre, harp”.
How popular is Lyra?
Lyra ranked #435 in 2025 — given to 711 babies that year.
When was Lyra most popular?
Lyra peaked in 2025 with 711 babies registered that year.
Is Lyra a boy or girl name?
Lyra is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Lyras in registered births are female.
Is the name Lyra rising or falling in popularity?
Lyra has risen 114 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #549 in 2020 to #435 in 2025.
How long has Lyra been recorded?
Lyra appears in birth records across 78 years — from 1893 through 2025.