Lyra Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Lyra means 'lyre' and is associated with music and creativity.
Meaning of the Name Lyra
Lyra is a name of Greek origin meaning 'lyre', a musical instrument used in ancient Greece. The lyre represents harmony and creativity, making Lyra a name associated with the arts and music. It is also the name of a constellation in the northern sky, which is said to represent the lyre of Orpheus, a legendary musician in Greek mythology.
Popularity of the Name Lyra
The popularity for the name Lyra peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 640 births, which ranked number 954 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Lyra had the most female births in 2021 with 640, which ranked number 489 out of 17,628 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Lyra has increased sharply over the last ten years from 247 births to 630 births, an increase of 155.06%. Among females, Lyra has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 247 births to 630 births, an increase of 155.06%.
Nationwide Popularity of Lyra
- 20 Year Trend of Lyra: 2150.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Lyra: 155.06%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Lyra: 155.06%
Popularity of Lyra by State
Among females, Lyra was most popular in Western states with 154 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 73 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Lyra. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 660 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 559 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 73 | 492 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 278 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 706 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 852 |
| HI | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 118 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 496 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 415 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 526 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 442 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 725 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 302 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 377 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 448 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 270 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 406 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 482 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 356 |
| NH | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 188 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 955 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 282 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 38 | 448 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 420 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 703 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 326 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 34 | 330 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 398 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 416 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 32 | 931 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 602 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 297 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 30 | 233 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 579 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Lyra
- Total Births of Lyra: 692 (9.82%)
- Female Births of Lyra: 692 (9.82%)
Given the upward trend of Lyra over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 9.82% increase in total births, for a total of 692 births in 2024. For Females, births for Lyra have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 692 female births in 2024, an increase of 9.82%.