Elyra vs Lipa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elyra

Girl #40,705 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Elysium, heavenly"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#40,705
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lyra, Ely, Ellie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Lipa

Boy #2,188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dear (Yiddish Lieb)"

Origin: Yiddish via Germanic

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Eastern European Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,188
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lip

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Elyra Rank #40,705
Lipa Rank #2,188

Lipa is more popular, ranked #2188 vs #40705 for Elyra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elyra ___

  • Elyra Rose
  • Elyra Grace
  • Elyra Mae
  • Elyra Wren
  • Elyra Skye
  • Elyra Dawn

Lipa ___

  • Lipa Moshe
  • Lipa Shmuel
  • Lipa Yosef
  • Lipa Yaakov
  • Lipa Avraham
  • Lipa David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elyra

Lyra Aria Seren Calla Lior

If you choose Lipa

Moishe Rivka Sura Leiby Malky

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elyra or Lipa more popular?

Lipa is more popular, ranked #2188 compared to Elyra at #40705 in the United States.

What do Elyra and Lipa mean?

Elyra means "from Elysium, heavenly" (Greek origin). Lipa means "beloved, dear (Yiddish Lieb)" (Yiddish via Germanic origin).

Are Elyra and Lipa boy or girl names?

Elyra is primarily a girl name. Lipa is primarily a boy name.

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