Lyra
How to say it: LY-ruh · /ˈlaɪrə/
From Greek 'lyra', the lyre instrument; also a constellation name. Evokes music and the stars.
Lyra was the 438th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 711 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.5-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #323 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #438 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 711 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,662 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.5 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #323 |
| In France, 2025 | #540 among girls’ names, 70 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
This decade marks its highest point to date, with the 2020s as its peak. More growth is expected ahead.
What goes with it
Soft and musical with a starlit theme, it feels creative and light. Nova and Aria share its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Lyra is about 1 in 195.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Greek.
In France: #540 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #70. Ireland: #221.
Famous people named Lyra
- Lyra McKee (1990–2019)Northern Irish journalist
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