Elyra
Meaning
"from Elysium, heavenly"
Origin: Greek
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #40,705
- Total SSA Count
- 5
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Lyra, Ely, Ellie
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"from Elysium, heavenly"
Origin: Greek
"invented name combining La- (the) with -viah (echoing Hebrew -iah, God)"
Origin: African American English with Hebrew influence
Elyra is more popular, ranked #40705 vs #40756 for Laviah.
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Elyra is more popular, ranked #40705 compared to Laviah at #40756 in the United States.
Elyra means "from Elysium, heavenly" (Greek origin). Laviah means "invented name combining La- (the) with -viah (echoing Hebrew -iah, God)" (African American English with Hebrew influence origin).
Elyra is primarily a girl name. Laviah is primarily a girl name.