Lydia vs Clara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lydia

Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

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Lydia Rank #97

Clara Rank #78

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #97 for Lydia.

Is Lydia or Clara more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Lydia at #97 in the United States.

What do Lydia and Clara mean?

Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin). Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin).

Are Lydia and Clara boy or girl names?

Lydia is primarily a girl name. Clara is primarily a girl name.