Lyra vs Heran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyra

Girl #481 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lyre, musical instrument"

Origin: Greek

English European Literary

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Girl #5,011 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wanderer, traveler"

Origin: Ethiopian Amharic

Ethiopian Korean African

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Lyra Rank #481

Heran Rank #5,011

Lyra is more popular, ranked #481 vs #5011 for Heran.

Is Lyra or Heran more popular?

Lyra is more popular, ranked #481 compared to Heran at #5011 in the United States.

What do Lyra and Heran mean?

Lyra means "lyre, musical instrument" (Greek origin). Heran means "wanderer, traveler" (Ethiopian Amharic origin).

Are Lyra and Heran boy or girl names?

Lyra is primarily a girl name. Heran is primarily a girl name.