Lira
Every Lira since 1976 — 391 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lira
Lira is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,711 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 391 American babies have been named Lira. Its peak came in 2021, when 42 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lira stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lira year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #4,711 |
| 2024 | 20 | #6,069 |
| 2023 | 22 | #5,665 |
| 2022 | 29 | #4,739 |
| 2021 | 42 | #3,651 |
| 2020 | 20 | #5,993 |
| 2019 | 33 | #4,307 |
| 2018 | 28 | #4,840 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7,678 |
| 2016 | 30 | #4,691 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9,887 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,766 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,566 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,445 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,860 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,839 |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,151 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,740 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,403 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,487 |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,632 |
| 2004 | — | — |
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| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,854 |
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| 1990 | 5 | #14,260 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,814 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lira in 2025?
Lira ranked #4,711 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lira?
391 babies have been named Lira in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lira most popular?
Lira peaked in 2021, when 42 newborns received the name.
Is Lira a boy or girl name?
Lira is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lira rising or falling?
Lira is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.