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
"lake, waterfall (from Welsh -lynn component)"
Origin: Welsh via American English
Elyra is more popular, ranked #40705 vs #40843 for Xailynn.
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Elyra is more popular, ranked #40705 compared to Xailynn at #40843 in the United States.
Elyra means "from Elysium, heavenly" (Greek origin). Xailynn means "lake, waterfall (from Welsh -lynn component)" (Welsh via American English origin).
Elyra is primarily a girl name. Xailynn is primarily a girl name.