Girl nameCurrently #482 in the USRising
Lyra
//ˈlaɪɹə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20214 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Lyra's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Lyra's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Lyra |
|---|---|
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1914 | 6 |
| 1915 | 8 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1919 | 9 |
| 1921 | 11 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1928 | 14 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1948 | 9 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1966 | 10 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 16 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 16 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 20 |
| 1981 | 19 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 29 |
| 2002 | 28 |
| 2003 | 26 |
| 2004 | 45 |
| 2005 | 50 |
| 2006 | 62 |
| 2007 | 67 |
| 2008 | 200 |
| 2009 | 233 |
| 2010 | 219 |
| 2011 | 243 |
| 2012 | 247 |
| 2013 | 250 |
| 2014 | 249 |
| 2015 | 276 |
| 2016 | 298 |
| 2017 | 396 |
| 2018 | 429 |
| 2019 | 431 |
| 2020 | 543 |
| 2021 | 643 |
| 2022 | 637 |
| 2023 | 638 |
| 2024 | 638 |
Lyra through the decades
- Lyra peaked in 2021, when 643 babies were named Lyra in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Lyra has risen 171% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Lyra currently ranks #482 in the US and is on the rise.