Lydia vs Rae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lydia

Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #1,260 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ewe, female sheep"

Origin: Hebrew (via Rachel)

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Lydia Rank #97

Rae Rank #1,260

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #1260 for Rae.

Is Lydia or Rae more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Rae at #1260 in the United States.

What do Lydia and Rae mean?

Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin). Rae means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew (via Rachel) origin).

Are Lydia and Rae boy or girl names?

Lydia is primarily a girl name. Rae is primarily a girl name.