Fay vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fay

Girl #3,384 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fairy, magical being"

Origin: Old French

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Fay Rank #3,384

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #3384 for Fay.

Is Fay or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Fay at #3384 in the United States.

What do Fay and Lydia mean?

Fay means "fairy, magical being" (Old French origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Fay and Lydia boy or girl names?

Fay is primarily a girl name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.