Lyric
Lyric is a girl name of Greek origin meaning “Words of a song, of the lyre”, pronounced LEER-ik. It ranked #640 in the United States in 2025, given to 451 babies, and peaked at #271 in 2014. Common nicknames: Ly, Ricky.
How popular is Lyric in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Lyric mean, and where does it come from?
Lyric comes from the Greek lyrikos, "of the lyre" — poetry meant to be sung to the instrument rather than recited, which is why lyric came to mean the words of a song and, separately, a poem of personal feeling. As a name it belongs with Cadence, Harmony and Melody among the musical words, and it is used for girls far more than boys. American records hold it from 1945; it entered the top thousand in 1995 and peaked in 2014, a run that matches the rest of that group almost exactly.
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Famous People Named Lyric
- Lyric Ross — American actress
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Lyric mean?
Lyric is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "Words of a song, of the lyre." Lyric comes from the Greek lyrikos, "of the lyre" — poetry meant to be sung to the instrument rather than recited, which is why lyric came to mean the words of a song and, separately, a poem of personal feeling. As a name it belongs with Cadence, Harmony and Melody among the musical words, and it is used for girls far more than boys.
How do you pronounce Lyric?
Lyric is pronounced LEER-ik. Common variations include Lyrik, Lyrica, Lyricc.
Is Lyric a girl name?
Yes, Lyric is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Ly, Ricky.