Sara vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sara

Girl #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Spanish Italian Persian Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

English Greek German Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Sara Rank #187

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #187 for Sara.

Is Sara or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Sara at #187 in the United States.

What do Sara and Lydia mean?

Sara means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Sara and Lydia boy or girl names?

Sara is primarily a girl name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.