Rae vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rae

Girl #1,260 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ewe, female sheep"

Origin: Hebrew (via Rachel)

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Rae Rank #1,260

Lydia Rank #97

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

Is Rae or Lydia more popular?

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

What do Rae and Lydia mean?

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

Are Rae and Lydia boy or girl names?

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