Clara vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clara

Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Clara Rank #78

Lydia Rank #97

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #97 for Lydia.

Is Clara or Lydia more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Lydia at #97 in the United States.

What do Clara and Lydia mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Clara and Lydia boy or girl names?

Clara is primarily a girl name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.