Lyra is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #3900 in 1999 with 3 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 643 births ranking #70. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 93,898 girls born was named Lyra. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Lyra is a luminous name linked to the lyre and the constellation of the same name. It feels musical, celestial, and very modern.
Although the root is ancient, Lyra's rise as a baby name is recent and tied to the popularity of starry, imaginative names. Its crisp shape gives it a fresh edge.