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The baby name Lyrica is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced LIH-rih-kə (/ˈlɪrɪkə/),LYE-rih-kə (/ˈlaɪrɪkə/).

Lyrica is English in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: LIH-rih-kə (/ˈlɪrɪkə/),LYE-rih-kə (/ˈlaɪrɪkə/)

What is the meaning of the name Lyrica ?

The baby name Lyrica is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced LIH-rih-kə (/ˈlɪrɪkə/),LYE-rih-kə (/ˈlaɪrɪkə/).

Lyrica is English in Origin.

Lyrica fuses a modern word-name with classical roots. From English lyric, ultimately Latin lyricus and Greek lyrikos, “of the lyre,” it means “lyrical,” “songlike,” and “pertaining to poetry.” In Romance languages the feminine adjective is lírica/lirica, shaping the name’s feminine feel. The imagery recalls the lyre of Greek myth and the constellation Lyra, lending a creative, celestial aura.

Usage is contemporary today: the name appears in late-20th-century records in English-speaking countries and stays rare, gaining modest notice in the 2000s especially alongside Lyric and Lyra. It’s read as an ornate variant or Romance-flavored feminine of Lyric. Variants and spellings include Lyric (unisex), Lyrika, Lyricka, Lírica, and Lirica; nicknames include Lyra, Liri, and Rika/Rica. The form also coincides with a mid-2000s medication brand, shaping awareness in some regions.

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Lyrica – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
PS Girls 0 #546 2 10,981
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
United States Girls 2024 #889 28 8,487
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
DZ 0 #1,229 6 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440

Lyrica is popular in 19 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
DZ
GH
HK
IL

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People also ask about Lyrica

Lyrica is predominantly a girl's name.
Lyrica is a 3 syllable name, pronounced LIH-rih-kə (/ˈlɪrɪkə/),LYE-rih-kə (/ˈlaɪrɪkə/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Lyrika, Lirika, Lyricah, Lyrikah and Lyrique.
Somewhat — Lyrica ranked #889 in United States in 2024, placing it just outside the most common names.
Lyrica's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #918 in 2014 to #889 in 2024 in United States.