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Lyra

“Lyre” — Greek via Latin origin

Girl's name · #435 in the US (2025) · Trending

Lyra has appeared in US records since 1893 — best rank #435 (2025) · 8,095 babies named Lyra all-time · 1 in 2,300 girls born in 2025.

Around the world: #70 in England & Wales (2025).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 42 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Lyras

• Lyra McKee — Northern Irish journalist (1990-2019)
• Lyra Ekström Lindbäck — Swedish writer
• Lyra Taylor — New Zealand lawyer and social worker
• Lyra B. Nickerson — American philanthropist

In stories & tradition

• Lyra Belacqua — Northern Lights · The Subtle Knife
• Lyra — Hulk: Raging Thunder
• Lyra Erso — Rogue One: A Star Wars Story · Catalyst: A Rogue One Novel

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