Ivory vs Lyra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivory

Girl #404 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ivory white"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#404
Total SSA Count
784
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ivy, Vory

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Ivory Rank #404
Lyra Rank #481

Ivory is more popular, ranked #404 vs #481 for Lyra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ivory ___

  • Ivory Rose
  • Ivory Grace
  • Ivory Dawn
  • Ivory Mae
  • Ivory June
  • Ivory Claire

Lyra ___

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivory or Lyra more popular?

Ivory is more popular, ranked #404 compared to Lyra at #481 in the United States.

What do Ivory and Lyra mean?

Ivory means "ivory white" (Old French origin). Lyra means "lyre, musical instrument" (Greek origin).

Are Ivory and Lyra boy or girl names?

Ivory is primarily a girl name. Lyra is primarily a girl name.

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