Lydia vs Mae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lydia

Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #530 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Lydia Rank #97

Mae Rank #530

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #530 for Mae.

Is Lydia or Mae more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Mae at #530 in the United States.

What do Lydia and Mae mean?

Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin). Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Lydia and Mae boy or girl names?

Lydia is primarily a girl name. Mae is primarily a girl name.