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Alyric

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Pronounced uh-LEER-ik /əˈlɪr.ɪk/Medium

Meaning: A modern elaboration of Lyric — from Greek lyrikos, 'of the lyre; songlike' (a word-name); we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: A song; lyrical: Alyric elaborates Lyric. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'uh-LEER-ik').
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Origin LowGreek, American
MeaningA modern elaboration of Lyric — from Greek lyrikos, 'of the lyre; songlike' (a word-name); we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2024)#7966 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 349

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619952024

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

Alyric is a modern elaboration of Lyric — from Greek lyrikos, 'of the lyre; songlike' (a word-name; we note the word-name). A lyrical, modern name (said 'uh-LEER-ik'; nickname Lyric).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, songlike at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Lyric comes from Greek lyrikos, 'of the lyre; songlike' — Alyric is a modern elaboration, lyrical and modern (we note the word-name; said 'uh-LEER-ik').
Overall data confidence 32%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — word-name

Variations

LyricAlyrikAlirica

Nicknames

Lyric

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alyric mean?

Alyric elaborates Lyric — Greek 'of the lyre; songlike'. We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Alyric?

It's said uh-LEER-ik /əˈlɪr.ɪk/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Alyric a boy or girl name?

Alyric is a girl's name here.

How popular is Alyric?

Alyric is a very rare name in the U.S.

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