Lela vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lela

Girl #2,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic layl

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Lela Rank #2,191

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #2191 for Lela.

Is Lela or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Lela at #2191 in the United States.

What do Lela and Lydia mean?

Lela means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic layl origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Lela and Lydia boy or girl names?

Lela is primarily a girl name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.