Lyra

Updated: August 18, 2021 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Lyra is a modern name that comes from a constellation. It has a meaning of “lyre” as the stars are shaped like a magical harp. The name only entered the top 1,000 most popular in 2015, and it is already a top 600 option.

Meaning of the name Lyra:

Greek: lyre

Origin of the name Lyra:

Lyra only just began as a baby name, but it has long been the name for a constellation. It is said to be the stars that form the shape of the lyre that belonged to Orpheus, a character in Greek mythology. The name only became a top 1,000 option in America in 2015.

Symbolism of the name Lyra:

Lyra means “lyre” as it represents the same constellation meant to be Orpheus' lyre. It is a great name choice if you are a family that loves music.

Style of the name Lyra:

Modern

Gender of the name Lyra:

Lyra is a girl's name based on a constellation.

Pronunciation of the name Lyra:

LIE-ruh

Number of syllables in the name Lyra:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Lyra:

Lyra feels unique, trendy, and modern. It still has a delicate beauty about it though that gives it feminity.

Alternative spellings for the name Lyra:

Lira
Lera
Liera

Nicknames for the name Lyra:

Ly
LyLy
Lyr
Ra
Rae

Popularity of the name Lyra:

Lyra became a top 1,000 name option in America in the year 2015 at rank 977. The name became a top 600 option in 2020. The specific rank it has is 552 for girls.