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Lyrae

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Pronounced LY-ray /ˈlaɪ.reɪ/Low

Meaning: Lyrae derives from Lyra, the northern constellation named for the lyre, the ancient stringed instrument. In astronomy 'Lyrae' is the form used in star designations such as those of the Lyra region. As a given name it reads as a celestial, musical choice; the root is the Greek and Latin 'lyra,' 'lyre.'Low

In 30 seconds: Lyrae comes from Lyra, the lyre constellation, a celestial and musical name. It stayed rare, appearing in the early nineteen-sixties (said LY-ray).
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Origin LowLatin, Greek
MeaningLyrae derives from Lyra, the northern constellation named for the lyre, the ancient stringed instrument. In astronomy 'Lyrae' is the form used in star designations such as those of the Lyra region. As a given name it reads as a celestial, musical choice; the root is the Greek and Latin 'lyra,' 'lyre.'
U.S. rank (1968)#5448 ↗ Rising
1968 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1962
Total births (all-time)≈ 40

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196219621968

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

Lyrae takes its shape from Lyra, the constellation named for the lyre; 'Lyrae' is the form astronomers use in star names of that region. The root is the Greek and Latin 'lyra,' the stringed instrument. As a given name it is celestial and musical at once, a rare choice whose small record begins in the early nineteen-sixties.

It was never common, given to only about sixteen girls a year at its peak in the nineteen-sixties. A girl named Lyrae then is around retirement age today.

Did you know? Lyrae echoes the constellation Lyra and the astronomical term used for its stars, giving the name a quiet link to both music, through the lyre, and the night sky.
Overall data confidence 34%
References - Lyrae — From Lyra constellation; Greek/Latin 'lyra' (lyre); astronomical form

Variations

LyraLyricLira

Nicknames

LyRae

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lyrae mean?

It derives from Lyra, the constellation named for the lyre; the root is the Greek and Latin 'lyra,' making it a celestial, musical name.

How do you pronounce Lyrae?

It is said LY-ray /ˈlaɪ.reɪ/ - two syllables.

Is Lyrae a boy or girl name?

Lyrae is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Lyrae?

It was always rare, given to only about sixteen girls a year at its peak in the nineteen-sixties.

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