How Many People Are Named Lyra?
7,378
people in the United States are named Lyra
1 in 45,405 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#3295
💎💎 Very Rare
Population Percentage
0.0022%
Of US population
Peak Year
2021
643 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Astronomy
Pronunciation:
LIE-rə (English)
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
The name of the constellation in the northern sky containing the star Vega. It is said to be shaped after the lyre of Orpheus.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 9.9 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1893 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
798
Texas
433
New York
357
Florida
322
Washington
271
Pennsylvania
260
Ohio
225
Virginia
214
Michigan
209
Colorado
186
💡 Fun Facts About "Lyra"
- 638 babies were named Lyra in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2021
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1893
- Most popular in California
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