Lyra vs Miranda

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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Miranda

Girl #622 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"worthy of admiration, she who must be admired"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#622
Total SSA Count
478
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mandy, Randa, Mira

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Popularity Comparison

Lyra Rank #481
Miranda Rank #622

Lyra is more popular, ranked #481 vs #622 for Miranda.

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

Miranda ___

  • Miranda Grace
  • Miranda Rose
  • Miranda Lee
  • Miranda Kate
  • Miranda Anne
  • Miranda Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lyra

Atlas Orion Caspian Vesper Sable

If you choose Miranda

Olivia Cordelia Sebastian Julian Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lyra or Miranda more popular?

Lyra is more popular, ranked #481 compared to Miranda at #622 in the United States.

What do Lyra and Miranda mean?

Lyra means "lyre, musical instrument" (Greek origin). Miranda means "worthy of admiration, she who must be admired" (Latin origin).

Are Lyra and Miranda boy or girl names?

Lyra is primarily a girl name. Miranda is primarily a girl name.

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