Lira

A simple name with a multitude of possible origins, Lira may have its roots in the Greek names Lyra or Libra, relating to the musical instrument or to the zodiac sign, represented by the scales. As such, it may appeal to those who want the LEER-uh pronunciation over the LYE-ruh one.

Alternatively, it could be an Albanian choice, used as a nickname (or a standalone) for any names including the lir element, which means "free". As such, it could then be a form of Ilira (meaning "free" or "Illyrian"), Elira ("to be free") or Jetlira "life + free").

Other possibilities are that it comes from the Portuguese Aliria, likely a form of Spanish and Roman Hilaria meaning "joy", or from the Hebrew Liraz, Liran, or similar, meaning "my secret" and "my joy, my song".

Given to 20 girls in the US in 2024, it is a familiar but underused option.

Pronounced LEER-uh.

As of October 2026, Lira ranked #4711 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3650 for girls in 2021.