Emily vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emily

Girl #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Aemilius family"

Origin: Latin

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Emily Rank #25

Lydia Rank #97

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #97 for Lydia.

Is Emily or Lydia more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Lydia at #97 in the United States.

What do Emily and Lydia mean?

Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Emily and Lydia boy or girl names?

Emily is primarily a girl name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.