Rising since 2007, #6,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Lyrah since 2006
Babies named Lyrah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 107 |
| 2020s | 80 |
Meaning & origin
Lyrah is a modern English name first recorded in 2006, following the trend of respelling established names with a soft 'ah' ending. It is a variant of Lyra, the constellation name derived from Latin for 'lyre.' Since 2007, its usage has been steadily rising, reaching its peak rank of 6,546 in 2025, with approximately 1 in 94,545 newborns receiving the name. While it has not been recorded in any top state, Lyrah's gentle sound and celestial connection make it a stylish choice among contemporary names.
Lyrah is a contemporary variant of Lyra, a name derived from the Latin word for 'lyre,' a stringed musical instrument. The name gained visibility through the constellation Lyra, which is named after the instrument of the mythical Greek musician Orpheus. As a modern coinage, Lyrah follows a trend of altering traditional spellings with an '-ah' ending.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ly, Lyr
Sibling names for Lyrah
Names that share Lyrah's style, for a brother or sister.
