Alyra

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Pronounced ə-LY-rah /əˈlaɪ.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: Modern blend of an Aly- opening with Lyra ('the lyre', a constellation, Greek); no single fixed root; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Soft and modern: Alyra joins an Aly- opening to Lyra — 'the lyre'. A lyrical, celestial coinage, sweet and warm (said 'ə-LY-rah').

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Origin LowAmerican, Greek

MeaningModern blend of an Aly- opening with Lyra ('the lyre', a constellation, Greek); no single fixed root; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5609 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births22 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 327

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Alyra is a modern blend joining an Aly- opening (a bright Al- sound, or a pet form of Alyssa/Alice) with Lyra — from Greek lyra, 'the lyre, the harp', the constellation Lyra and its bright star Vega (routes layered, which we flag). A lyrical, celestial, modern name; the sound carries it (said 'ə-LY-rah').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-lyre in echo, and celestial.

Did you know? Alyra joins a soft Aly- opening with Lyra — 'the lyre, the harp' (Greek), a northern constellation — a lyrical, celestial modern coinage (said 'ə-LY-rah').

Overall data confidence 45%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — recent emergence

Variations

AleiraAliraElyra

Nicknames

Aly

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alyra mean?

Alyra joins an Aly- opening with Lyra ('the lyre', a constellation); it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Alyra?

It's said ə-LY-rah /əˈlaɪ.rɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Alyra a boy or girl name?

Alyra is a girl's name.

How popular is Alyra?

Alyra is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.