Lydia
Greek girl's name meaning “woman from Lydia”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Greek
- Meaning
- woman from Lydia
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #97
- Born in 2023
- 2,729
Meaning & origin
Lydia means 'woman of Lydia', an ancient region of Asia Minor famed for its wealth. In the Bible, Lydia was an early convert and merchant.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Lydia ranked #97 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 2,729 US girls were given the name Lydia.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #89 in 2018
“Unranked” means Lydia was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Nicknames
Lyddie
Lydia: frequently asked questions
What does the name Lydia mean?
Lydia is a Greek name meaning "woman from Lydia". Lydia means 'woman of Lydia', an ancient region of Asia Minor famed for its wealth. In the Bible, Lydia was an early convert and merchant.
Where does the name Lydia come from?
Lydia is of Greek origin. Lydia means 'woman of Lydia', an ancient region of Asia Minor famed for its wealth. In the Bible, Lydia was an early convert and merchant.
Is Lydia a boy or a girl name?
Lydia is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Lydia?
In 2023, 2,729 US girls were given the name Lydia.
Is Lydia a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Lydia ranked #97 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Lydia?
Common nicknames for Lydia include Lyddie.