Lyra

Lyra is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 638 girls in the United States.

Lyra at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Lyra

Lyra belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Lyra first appears in Social Security records in 1893. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #482 in 2023, and in 2024 638 babies received the name — 7,378 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lyra in US records

First recorded (US)
1893
Best US rank
#482 in 2023
Peak year
2021
Babies named Lyra in 2024
638
Total since 1880
7,378

Lyra in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#70 in 2025
Babies named Lyra in 2025
643
Total since 1996
6,467

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lyra mean?

The meaning of Lyra is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Lyra a boy or girl name?

Lyra is a girl name. In 2024, 638 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lyra?

Lyra comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lyra?

Lyra first appears in US records in 1893. Its best-ever ranking was #482 in 2023, and 638 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].