Lena vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

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Lena Rank #263

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #263 for Lena.

Is Lena or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Lena at #263 in the United States.

What do Lena and Lydia mean?

Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Lena and Lydia boy or girl names?

Lena is primarily a girl name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.