Lyra Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Lyra is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Lyra?
Lyra is spelled L-Y-R-A. The name has 4 letters.
Lyra at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Lyra means “lyre,” a stringed musical instrument.
- Origin
- Lyra is commonly associated with the Latin word “lyra,” meaning “lyre,” reflecting its connection to an ancient musical instrument.
- Pronunciation
- LYE-rah · 2 syllables
Lyra Popularity in 2025
Rank#435
Recorded Births711
- Girls usage rose 47 places to #435 and recorded 69 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Lyra Mean?
Lyra means “lyre,” a stringed musical instrument.
Origin: Lyra is commonly associated with the Latin word “lyra,” meaning “lyre,” reflecting its connection to an ancient musical instrument.
How Do You Pronounce Lyra?
PronunciationLYE-rah
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Lyra?
- History
- Lyra has been used as a given name influenced by its association with the constellation and musical instrument, with an increase in usage in recent years.
- Cultural notes
- The name Lyra is associated with the constellation Lyra, which is named after the lyre of Orpheus in Greek mythology, symbolizing music and harmony.
Lyra Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 711 | #435 |
| 2024 | Girls | 642 | #482 |
| 2023 | Girls | 639 | #482 |
| 2022 | Girls | 637 | #496 |
| 2021 | Girls | 643 | #489 |
| 2020 | Girls | 543 | #549 |
| 2019 | Girls | 431 | #673 |
| 2018 | Girls | 429 | #681 |
| 2017 | Girls | 396 | #724 |
| 2016 | Girls | 298 | #921 |
| 2015 | Girls | 276 | #978 |
| 2014 | Girls | 249 | #1,040 |
| 2013 | Girls | 250 | #1,001 |
| 2012 | Girls | 247 | #1,026 |
| 2011 | Girls | 243 | #1,025 |
| 2010 | Girls | 219 | #1,122 |
| 2009 | Girls | 234 | #1,088 |
| 2008 | Girls | 200 | #1,257 |
| 2007 | Girls | 67 | #2,710 |
| 2006 | Girls | 62 | #2,815 |
| 2005 | Girls | 50 | #3,126 |
| 2004 | Girls | 45 | #3,333 |
| 2003 | Girls | 26 | #4,804 |
| 2002 | Girls | 28 | #4,381 |
When Was Lyra Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
711 recorded births
National rank #435
2021 · Girls
643 recorded births
National rank #489
2024 · Girls
642 recorded births
National rank #482
2023 · Girls
639 recorded births
National rank #482
Where Lyra Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| VT | #75 | 5 |
| MA | #190 | 29 |
| OR | #207 | 17 |
| WA | #220 | 33 |
| NV | #235 | 11 |
| CO | #254 | 25 |
| KS | #286 | 11 |
| TN | #296 | 26 |