Names Starting With L
GirlGreek#130 in 2025
Lyra
Lyra is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “Lyre, a stringed instrument — the constellation.” It ranked #130 in the United States in 2025.
Pronunciation
LY-ruh
Meaning & Origin
The name Lyra means “Lyre, a stringed instrument — the constellation.” It comes from the Greek language tradition.
The constellation Lyra contains Vega, one of the brightest stars. Lyra Belacqua is the protagonist of Philip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials.'
Popularity Over Time
#1652023
#1452024
#1302025
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #130 |
| 2024 | #145 |
| 2023 | #165 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
Famous People Named Lyra
- Lyra Belacqua (His Dark Materials)
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