Ira vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Ira Rank #978

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Ira or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Lydia mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Ira and Lydia boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.