Lydia vs Emily

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lydia

Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Aemilius family"

Origin: Latin

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Lydia Rank #97

Emily Rank #25

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #97 for Lydia.

Is Lydia or Emily more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Lydia at #97 in the United States.

What do Lydia and Emily mean?

Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin). Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin).

Are Lydia and Emily boy or girl names?

Lydia is primarily a girl name. Emily is primarily a girl name.