Lydia vs Lena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lydia

Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Lydia Rank #97

Lena Rank #263

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #263 for Lena.

Is Lydia or Lena more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Lena at #263 in the United States.

What do Lydia and Lena mean?

Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin). Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin).

Are Lydia and Lena boy or girl names?

Lydia is primarily a girl name. Lena is primarily a girl name.