Elodie vs Lyra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lyra

Girl #481 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lyre, musical instrument"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English European Literary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#481
Total SSA Count
638
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ly, Lyrie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elodie Rank #370
Lyra Rank #481

Elodie is more popular, ranked #370 vs #481 for Lyra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elodie ___

  • Elodie Rose
  • Elodie Claire
  • Elodie Marie
  • Elodie Jane
  • Elodie Grace
  • Elodie Louise

Lyra ___

  • Lyra Rose
  • Lyra Belle
  • Lyra Evangeline
  • Lyra June
  • Lyra Skye
  • Lyra Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Elodie

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If you choose Lyra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elodie or Lyra more popular?

Elodie is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Lyra at #481 in the United States.

What do Elodie and Lyra mean?

Elodie means "foreign riches" (Gothic origin). Lyra means "lyre, musical instrument" (Greek origin).

Are Elodie and Lyra boy or girl names?

Elodie is primarily a girl name. Lyra is primarily a girl name.

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