Bright, shining, or musical
Laira is a rare name with multiple potential etymological paths. It is often considered a variant of Lyra, referring to the constellation and the musical instrument, or a derivative of the Arabic name Laira meaning 'shining' or 'bright'. In some contexts, it is also associated with the Scottish word for a landowner's wife.
About 9 girls were named Laira in 2025.
A character in the Green Lantern comics · DC Comics
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
