Lyra

Girl's name

Lyra is a name of Greek origin, derived from the word "lyra" which means "lyre" - a musical instrument from ancient Greece.

Meaning Lyre, harp
Origin Greek
U.S. births in 2023 638 Rising
Peak year 2021

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Lyra McKee - Journalist, LGBTQ+ activist
  • Lyra Radford - Historian, writer, and editor
  • Lyra Pramuk - Experimental musician and performance artist

Sisters for Lyra

Girl names closely related to Lyra

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Brothers for Lyra

Boy names closely related to Lyra

Arthur Ronan Desmond Miles Finn Milo Theodore Theo

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