Lyra vs Veronica

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lyra Rank #481
Veronica Rank #392

Veronica is more popular, ranked #392 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

Veronica ___

  • Veronica Rose
  • Veronica Marie
  • Veronica Grace
  • Veronica Ann
  • Veronica Elizabeth
  • Veronica Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Lyra

Atlas Orion Caspian Vesper Sable

If you choose Veronica

Victoria Genevieve Sebastian Dominic Cordelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lyra or Veronica more popular?

Veronica is more popular, ranked #392 compared to Lyra at #481 in the United States.

What do Lyra and Veronica mean?

Lyra means "lyre, musical instrument" (Greek origin). Veronica means "true image (vera icon)" (Latin origin).

Are Lyra and Veronica boy or girl names?

Lyra is primarily a girl name. Veronica is primarily a girl name.

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