Lyric

At a Glance: Name: Lyric – Meaning: words of a song – Origin: English (word name, ultimately Greek lyrikos, 'of the lyre') – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: LIR-ik

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Lyric (pronounced LIR-ik) is a clean, modern name used for children of any gender, and it means exactly what it looks like: words of a song. It's an English word name that traces back to the Greek lyrikos, 'of the lyre,' so its meaning has stayed close to its musical roots.

Meaning & Origin of Lyric

Meaning: Words of a song.

Origin: English (word name, ultimately Greek lyrikos, 'of the lyre').

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Lyric

Phonetic: LIR-ik   IPA: /ˈlɪrɪk/

Popularity of Lyric

Lyric peaked at #271 in 2014, when 1,223 babies were given the name, and has since cooled to #594 in 2024 with 507 babies.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1928–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Lyric mean?

Words of a song. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lyric)

How do you pronounce Lyric?

Lyric is pronounced LIR-ik (IPA: /ˈlɪrɪk/).

Is Lyric a popular name right now?

Lyric peaked at #271 in 2014 and is ranked #594 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1928–2024.)

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