Lyra

Meaning: Lyre
Origin: Latin (from Greek via Latin)

Girl's name · #435 in the US (2025) · Trending

Popularity over time

Lyra first appeared in 1893, vanished from the records entirely for 19 years, and since returning in 1914 has climbed back to #435. About 8,100 girls have carried it in all.

Across the states

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 42 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

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#70 in England & Wales (2025) · #108 in Scotland (2025) · #131 in New Zealand (2025) · #221 in Ireland (2025) · #381 in N. Ireland (2025) · #421 in Sweden (2025) · #618 in France (2025) · #830 in Belgium (2025) · #907 in Netherlands (2025) · #1,193 in Austria (2025) · #1,311 in Switzerland (2025) · #445 in Canada (2024).

Famous Lyras

Lyra McKee — Northern Irish journalist (1990–2019)
Lyra Ekström Lindbäck — Swedish writer
Lyra Taylor — New Zealand lawyer and social worker
Lyra B. Nickerson — American philanthropist

In stories & tradition

Lyra Belacqua — Northern Lights (book)
Lyra — Hulk: Raging Thunder
Lyra Erso^es — Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (film)

Similar names: Jovie · Lilah · Mira · Katalina · Yara · Amora

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