Lyra is a feminine name of Greek origin meaning, “lyre.” It is generally considered that LIE-rah is the more correct pronunciation, as that is how you pronounce Lyre, but some may also pronounce it LEE-rah, similar to lyric. 

    Lyra was brought to the general publics attention with Philip Pullman’s herione Lyra Belacqua in His Dark Materials. 

    Ed Sheeran and Cherry Seaborn named their daughter Lyra in 2020. Being a constellation name, and a Star Wars name, she fits in with those trends as well. She currently sits at #91 in England and Wales and #551 in the US.