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Lyra

female

Meaning

"Lyre"

Name associated with the lyre instrument and the Lyra constellation, rooted in Greek and Latin astronomical and musical terminology.

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Popularity History of Lyra

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#482Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Lyra was nationally ranked in 2024.

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Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Lyra Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Lyra

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek, Latin
Syllables2
Length4 letters

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