Lyra vs Macie

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

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Macie

Girl #473 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Macey (Normandy place name)"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#473
Total SSA Count
652
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mae, Mace

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Popularity Comparison

Lyra Rank #481
Macie Rank #473

Macie is more popular, ranked #473 vs #481 for Lyra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lyra ___

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

Macie ___

  • Macie Grace
  • Macie Rose
  • Macie Ann
  • Macie Jane
  • Macie Faith
  • Macie Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Lyra

Atlas Orion Caspian Vesper Sable

If you choose Macie

Gracie Lacie Lacey Lily Hayley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lyra or Macie more popular?

Macie is more popular, ranked #473 compared to Lyra at #481 in the United States.

What do Lyra and Macie mean?

Lyra means "lyre, musical instrument" (Greek origin). Macie means "from Macey (Normandy place name)" (Old French origin).

Are Lyra and Macie boy or girl names?

Lyra is primarily a girl name. Macie is primarily a girl name.

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