What does Lyra mean?

Trendy and Perpetual Lyra is originated from Old Greek language is used as a baby girl name which is particulary used in Swedish, Norwegian, English, Danish and Finnish, Lyra means "Of the Iyre or Song".

How do I pronounce Lyra?

lye-ra is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Lyra. l(y)-ra or lee-ruh are another way(s) to say the name.

Variants of Lyra

Lira

Nicknames for Lyra

Since baby name Lyra is such a short name, it is hard to converge any further but we managed scrape out few options:

•  Lyre
•  Lah

Names that rhyme with Lyra

How popular is the name Lyra?

A common name in United States with over 3832 new-borns have been given the name since 1893. Recently peaking at the charts, it ranked 680th when 428 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

Also, A common name in England and Wales having over 2486 recievers in 19 years of usage. Recently peaked at the charts, the moniker grabbed the 142nd spot and 362 baby girls were given the name.

In France, Lyra is a unique name where it has been in use since 2003 and has secured the place in top 2000 names. Recently in 2018, it ranked 1392nd when 28 girls were named Lyra.

Over 227 people have been named Lyra in France. Lyra is a rare baby name in Ireland however it is still in use. But Lyra is a popular baby name in Philippines where every 1 in 20000 have the name.

At least, 8000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our estimate.

Year	Rank	Births
2023	481	636
2022	497	630
2021	487	637
2020	549	540
2019	672	431
2018	681	429
2017	723	396
2016	922	297
2015	977	276
2014	1040	249

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Facts

Lyra in Nordic countries

Countries	Women
	First Name	Secondary Name
	57	12
	0	29
	61	31
	16	33
	40	0

What numerology tells about Lyra?

You lack self-awareness and your conscience isn't clear. Small successes don't feed your soul. You like to be a part of the big game. If letter A is your capstone in your name, you are romantic by nature. However, you are also interested in action. Having the letter A as your capstone reveals your true personality. You never approach issues or challenges with a negative attitude because you know that no problem comes with a solution.

Other names liked by would be moms that are similar to Lyra

•  Egidij - Used primarily in Slovenian, Egidij aimed at boys and originated from Old Greek, Egidij means "Aigis or Aigilops"
•  Sibylla - Unorthodox and Contemporary Sibylla is originated from Old Greek language is a baby girl name, majorly used in German, Finnish and English, Sibylla means "Seer, Oracle or Prophetess"
•  Abraam - Abraam's meaning is Father of Many is originated from Hebrew is a boy name is primarily used in Greek and Spanish
•  Amarilli - Girl name Amarilli has origin in Old Greek, meaning of Amarilli is "Amaryssein" is used dominantly in Italian
•  Sibyll - English and Old Greek name Sibyll bestowed upon baby girls, used substantially in English, meaning of Sibyll is "Oracle or Seer"

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•  Eliese
•  Sibbie
•  Echoe
•  Androkles

•  Petur
•  Tifannie
•  Collan
•  Catta
•  Meleet

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Famous people named Lyra

• Lyra Dust in Entwinement as Actress
• Lyra Lorena, from 1999 drama film Paligayahin mo ako, who portrayed the N.

Lists having Lyra

• Girl names beginning with L
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• Popular English Girl Names
• Girl names that ends with -yra
• Baby Names that mean Song

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Sources

1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
4. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
5. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
6. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/