Lydia vs Cora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lydia

Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #102 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"maiden"

Origin: Greek

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Lydia Rank #97

Cora Rank #102

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #102 for Cora.

Is Lydia or Cora more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Cora at #102 in the United States.

What do Lydia and Cora mean?

Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin). Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin).

Are Lydia and Cora boy or girl names?

Lydia is primarily a girl name. Cora is primarily a girl name.