Hira vs Lyra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hira

Girl #4,232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"diamond, precious gem"

Origin: Sanskrit

South Asian Pakistani Indian Islamic Arabic

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Girl #481 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lyre, musical instrument"

Origin: Greek

English European Literary

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Hira Rank #4,232

Lyra Rank #481

Lyra is more popular, ranked #481 vs #4232 for Hira.

Is Hira or Lyra more popular?

Lyra is more popular, ranked #481 compared to Hira at #4232 in the United States.

What do Hira and Lyra mean?

Hira means "diamond, precious gem" (Sanskrit origin). Lyra means "lyre, musical instrument" (Greek origin).

Are Hira and Lyra boy or girl names?

Hira is primarily a girl name. Lyra is primarily a girl name.