Lydia vs Dara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lydia

Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #1,029 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak tree, oak grove"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Lydia Rank #97

Dara Rank #1,029

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #1029 for Dara.

Is Lydia or Dara more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Dara at #1029 in the United States.

What do Lydia and Dara mean?

Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin). Dara means "oak tree, oak grove" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Lydia and Dara boy or girl names?

Lydia is primarily a girl name. Dara is primarily a girl name.