Lyre or harp
Derived from the Greek word for the musical instrument, Lyra is also the name of a small constellation containing the star Vega. In Greek mythology, the constellation represents the lyre of Orpheus, which was placed in the heavens after his death.
About 711 girls were named Lyra in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The protagonist of the His Dark Materials trilogy · His Dark Materials
A legendary angel character in the card game Magic: The Gathering · Magic: The Gathering
The mother of Jyn Erso in the Star Wars universe · Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
New Zealand lawyer and social worker
The same feel as Lyra — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
