Libra

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How to Pronounce Libra

Pronounced LEE-bruh /ˈliː.brə/Medium

Meaning: Libra is the name of the seventh sign of the zodiac and its constellation, from the Latin word 'libra', meaning 'scales' or 'balance'. As a given name it is borrowed directly from the star sign rather than an older personal name.Medium

In 30 seconds: Libra is the zodiac sign of the scales, from Latin for 'balance', used as a girl's name (said 'LEE-bruh'). It reads as a celestial word name.

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MeaningLibra is the name of the seventh sign of the zodiac and its constellation, from the Latin word 'libra', meaning 'scales' or 'balance'. As a given name it is borrowed directly from the star sign rather than an older personal name.

U.S. rank (1984)#11394 ↘ Falling

1984 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1976

Total births (all-time)≈ 218

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

Libra comes straight from Latin libra, 'scales' or 'balance', the name of the zodiac sign and constellation associated with harmony and fairness. Used as a given name, it belongs to the family of astrological word names rather than any traditional personal name.

It appeared as a rare girls' name in the later twentieth century, only a few dozen a year around its high near 1976, likely chosen by parents drawn to its cosmic, balanced sense. It reads as an of-its-era word name rather than an inherited one.

Did you know? Libra is the only zodiac sign represented by an object - a set of scales - and its Latin root also gives the pound symbol and the word 'equilibrium'.

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References - Libra — Latin 'scales/balance'; zodiac sign as given name

Variations

LibbraLeibraLibaraLibrahLeebra

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Libra mean?

Libra is the zodiac sign and constellation, from Latin for 'scales' or 'balance', used as a girl's name.

How do you pronounce Libra?

It's said LEE-bruh /ˈliː.brə/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Libra a boy or girl name?

Libra is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Libra?

Libra has always been very rare, a word name borrowed from the zodiac sign.