Maria vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maria

Girl #74 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"drop of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Maria Rank #74

Lydia Rank #97

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

Is Maria or Lydia more popular?

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

What do Maria and Lydia mean?

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

Are Maria and Lydia boy or girl names?

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