Lydia vs Ella

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lydia

Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #30 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"all, completely"

Origin: Germanic Alia

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Lydia Rank #97

Ella Rank #30

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #97 for Lydia.

Is Lydia or Ella more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Lydia at #97 in the United States.

What do Lydia and Ella mean?

Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin). Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin).

Are Lydia and Ella boy or girl names?

Lydia is primarily a girl name. Ella is primarily a girl name.