Lyrah

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Pronounced LY-rah /ˈlaɪ.rə/High

Meaning: A spelling of Lyra — from Greek, 'the lyre' (a small harp); also the constellation Lyra; a celestial/word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: The lyre; the harp constellation: Lyrah spells Lyra. Lyrical, celestial, and warm.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA spelling of Lyra — from Greek, 'the lyre' (a small harp); also the constellation Lyra; a celestial/word-name

U.S. rank (2024)#7423 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 185

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

Lyrah is a spelling of Lyra — from Greek, 'the lyre' (a small harp); also the constellation Lyra (a celestial/word-name). A lyrical, celestial name (said 'LY-rah').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Lyra. Rare in this form, the-lyre at the root, and celestial.

Did you know? Lyra means 'the lyre' (a small harp) in Greek — also the constellation Lyra — Lyrah is a spelling, lyrical and celestial (said 'LY-rah').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Lyra — Greek; celestial-name

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lyrah mean?

Lyrah spells Lyra — Greek 'the lyre' (a small harp); also the constellation Lyra.

How do you pronounce Lyrah?

It's said LY-rah /ˈlaɪ.rə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lyrah a boy or girl name?

Lyrah is a girl's name.

How popular is Lyrah?

Lyrah is a rare spelling in the U.S.