Lydia vs Maria

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lydia

Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #74 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"drop of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lydia Rank #97

Maria Rank #74

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 vs #97 for Lydia.

Is Lydia or Maria more popular?

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 compared to Lydia at #97 in the United States.

What do Lydia and Maria mean?

Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin). Maria means "drop of the sea" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lydia and Maria boy or girl names?

Lydia is primarily a girl name. Maria is primarily a girl name.