Lydia: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced LID-ee-uh · 3 syllables
Lydia means “woman from Lydia”, from Greek.
Borrowed from Ancient Greek (Ludia, “the region of Lydia”), from (ludia, “beautiful one, noble one”), a feminine form of (Ludos) (Lydus, from (ludos) (lydus)). The region of Lydia is said to be named for a king (Ludos) (Lydus, from (ludos) (lydus)); the given name Lydia originally indicated ancestry or residence in the region of Lydia.
- Meaning
- woman from Lydia
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- LID-ee-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #92
- US babies a year
- about 2,772 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1890
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback, Biblical, Classic, Literary
How popular is Lydia?
Lydia was the #92 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,692 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1890.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #92 |
| England & Wales | #136 |
| Scotland | #209 |
| Northern Ireland | #103 |
| Ireland | #588 |
| France | #497 |
| Norway | #140 |
| Canada | #121 |
| Australia | #239 |
How old are people named Lydia?
Half of US adults named Lydia are older than 39; most are between 19 and 78. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Lydia
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Lydia have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Lydia
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
- Classic girl names
- Vintage girl names
- Comeback girl names
- Literary girl names
- Biblical girl names
- Greek girl names
Questions about Lydia
What does the name Lydia mean?
Lydia means “woman from Lydia”. It comes from Greek.
How do you pronounce Lydia?
Lydia is pronounced LID-ee-uh.
How popular is the name Lydia?
Lydia was the #92 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,692 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1890.
How old are people named Lydia?
Half of US adults named Lydia are older than 39. Most are between 19 and 78.