Mae vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mae

Girl #530 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Mae Rank #530

Lydia Rank #97

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

Is Mae or Lydia more popular?

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

What do Mae and Lydia mean?

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

Are Mae and Lydia boy or girl names?

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