Cora vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cora

Girl #102 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"maiden"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Cora Rank #102

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #102 for Cora.

Is Cora or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Cora at #102 in the United States.

What do Cora and Lydia mean?

Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Cora and Lydia boy or girl names?

Cora is primarily a girl name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.