Lydia
Lydia: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɪ.di.ə/
Meaning and origin of Lydia
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
Borrowed from Ancient Greek Λυδία (Ludía, “the region of Lydia”), from λυδία (ludía, “beautiful one, noble one”), a feminine form of Λυδός (Ludós) (Lydus, from λυδός (ludós) (lydus)). The region of Lydia is said to be named for a king Λυδός (Ludós) (Lydus, from λυδός (ludós) (lydus)); the given name Lydia originally indicated ancestry or residence in the region of Lydia.
How popular is Lydia?
Since 1880, 187,039 girls and 278 boys in the U.S. have been named Lydia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #75 in 1883. Its highest rank for boys was #1244 in 1902. In 2025 it ranked #92 for girls, with 2,692 babies given the name.
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Lydia FAQ
What does the name Lydia mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek. Borrowed from Ancient Greek Λυδία (Ludía, “the region of Lydia”), from λυδία (ludía, “beautiful one, noble one”), a feminine form of Λυδός (Ludós) (Lydus, from λυδός (ludós) (lydus)). The region of Lydia is said to be named for a king Λυδός (Ludós) (Lydus, from λυδός (ludós) (lydus)); the given name Lydia originally indicated ancestry or residence in the region of Lydia.
What is the origin of the name Lydia?
Lydia is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Lydia?
Since 1880, 187,039 girls and 278 boys in the U.S. have been named Lydia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #75 in 1883. Its highest rank for boys was #1244 in 1902. In 2025 it ranked #92 for girls, with 2,692 babies given the name.
Is Lydia a boy or girl name?
Lydia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 187,039 girls and 278 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.