Lira
- US rank
- #4,661
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,614 in 2021
29 babies were named Lira in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,189 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1976–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Lira you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 55,556 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Lira, 29 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lira would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLira first shows up in US birth records in 1976, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 49 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #3,614.
- TrendLira has climbed 1,189 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,661. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Lira
Lira is a girl name of Latin origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-ira”. US birth records list Lira for girls from 1976 to 2025, in 26 of those 50 years. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #3,614 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,661, with 29 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.8 | 1,176,471 girls |
| 1980s | 0.5 | 2,083,333 girls |
| 1990s | 0.5 | 1,886,792 girls |
| 2000s | 2.3 | 434,783 girls |
| 2010s | 9.4 | 106,383 girls |
| 2020s | 17 | 60,181 girls |
Other spellings of Lira
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
Questions about the name Lira
What is the origin of the name Lira?
Lira has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Lira a boy or girl name?
Lira is a girl name.
How popular is the name Lira?
Lira ranked #4,661 for US girls in 2025, given to 29 babies. Its best year was 2021 (#3,614).