Lyra

Lyra has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Lyra isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Naming your dog Lyra is certainly a thing, but it's one of the more niche choices out there according to our data.

Lyra was, in the past month, the 514th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Lyra is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Lyra was viewed 91 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Lyra's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Lyra is most adored in District of Columbia, Utah and Washington.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Indiana, Nebraska and South Carolina.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Lyra.

Most popular breeds named Lyra:

1. German Shepherd
2. Border Collie
3. Chihuahua

Lyra is found in these categories:

independent

Lyra symbolizes freedom and self-reliance, traits common in autonomous canines.

greek

Derived from Greek, meaning "lyre", a musical instrument.

celestial

Named after a constellation, she's a starry-eyed pup from cosmic mythology.