Lyra is a popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #78 in 2022 with 641 recorded births. This places Lyra in the top 1% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 643 births ranking #70. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 411 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.