Lydia vs Fay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lydia

Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #3,384 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fairy, magical being"

Origin: Old French

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Lydia Rank #97

Fay Rank #3,384

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #3384 for Fay.

Is Lydia or Fay more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Fay at #3384 in the United States.

What do Lydia and Fay mean?

Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin). Fay means "fairy, magical being" (Old French origin).

Are Lydia and Fay boy or girl names?

Lydia is primarily a girl name. Fay is primarily a girl name.