Declining since 2021, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Alyrica since 1996
Babies named Alyrica per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 86 |
| 2020s | 58 |
Meaning & origin
Alyrica is a modern invented name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1996. Its peak popularity came in 2021, and it has been falling in use since then, with a current rank of 10,107 and a rarity of about 1 in 178,585 births. The name's formation likely draws from the fashionable elements Aly- and -rica, echoing names like Alyssa and America. Though not tied to any specific cultural or linguistic tradition, its sound carries a lyrical, contemporary feel. Alyrica remains an uncommon choice, reflecting the trend of unique, melodic coinages in the modern American naming landscape.
Alyrica is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1996. It may be a feminine elaboration of the Gothic name Alaric (meaning 'ruler of all'), or a blend of Aly- (as in Alyson or Alyssa) with the popular suffix -rica (as in America or Erica). Its usage has been rare but steadily increasing, peaking in 2021.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aly, Rica
Variants: Alirica
Sibling names for Alyrica
Names that share Alyrica's style, for a brother or sister.
