Myra vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Myra

Girl #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"myrrh, fragrant resin"

Origin: Greek/Latin (myrrha)

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Myra Rank #645

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #645 for Myra.

Is Myra or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Myra at #645 in the United States.

What do Myra and Lydia mean?

Myra means "myrrh, fragrant resin" (Greek/Latin (myrrha) origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Myra and Lydia boy or girl names?

Myra is primarily a girl name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.