Lydia vs Lela

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lydia

Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #2,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic layl

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Lydia Rank #97

Lela Rank #2,191

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #2191 for Lela.

Is Lydia or Lela more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Lela at #2191 in the United States.

What do Lydia and Lela mean?

Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin). Lela means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic layl origin).

Are Lydia and Lela boy or girl names?

Lydia is primarily a girl name. Lela is primarily a girl name.