Lydia vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lydia

Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lydia Rank #97

Ira Rank #978

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Lydia or Ira more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Lydia and Ira mean?

Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lydia and Ira boy or girl names?

Lydia is primarily a girl name. Ira is primarily a boy name.