Lyra
LIE-ruh
Popularity
#482
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Greek
Total Births
7,378
Peak Year
#643 in 2021
First Recorded
1893
Style
Soft & Gentle, Mythological
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
From the Greek word for lyre, a stringed instrument. Also, a constellation representing the lyre of Orpheus.
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Lyra Erso
Fictional character from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
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