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Lyrica

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Pronounced LEER-ih-kah /ˈlɪr.ɪ.kɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the word lyric — Greek lyrikos, 'of the lyre; song-like, poetic' — with a feminine -a endingMedium

In 30 seconds: Musical and poetic: Lyrica is the word-name for song and verse — 'lyric, poetic'. Melodic, modern, and lovely.

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Origin LowGreek, Latin

MeaningFrom the word lyric — Greek lyrikos, 'of the lyre; song-like, poetic' — with a feminine -a ending

U.S. rank (2025)#4716 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births29 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 944

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

Lyrica comes from the word lyric — Greek lyrikos, 'of the lyre; song-like, poetic' (from the lyre, the ancient stringed instrument) — with a feminine -a ending. A melodic, modern word-name about song and verse.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, song-like at the root, and melodic.

Did you know? Lyric, from Greek lyrikos ('of the lyre; song-like'), names poetry and song — Lyrica is its feminine -a form; a melodic, modern word-name.

Overall data confidence 55%

Oxford English Dictionary — lyric — word origin

Variations

LyricLiricaLyrika

Nicknames

Lyra

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lyrica mean?

Lyrica is the word-name for 'lyric, song-like, poetic' (Greek lyrikos).

How do you pronounce Lyrica?

It's said LEER-ih-kah /ˈlɪr.ɪ.kɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lyrica a boy or girl name?

Lyrica is a girl's name.

How popular is Lyrica?

Lyrica is a rare name in the U.S.