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At a Glance: Name: Lydia – Meaning: originally 'woman from Lydia' (a region in Asia Minor); the underlying Greek word also carries a sense of 'beautiful, noble' – Origin: Ancient Greek – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: LID-ee-ah
Lydia traces back to Ancient Greek, where it originally meant 'woman from Lydia,' a region in Asia Minor — and the Greek word at its root also carries a sense of 'beautiful, noble.' It's pronounced LID-ee-ah (/ˈlɪdiə/), a name with deep enough history to feel firmly established, while still carrying its own distinct presence rather than fading into a crowd of similar names.
Meaning & Origin of Lydia
Meaning: Originally 'woman from lydia' (a region in asia minor); the underlying greek word also carries a sense of 'beautiful, noble'.
Origin: Ancient Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Lydia
Phonetic: LID-ee-ah IPA: /ˈlɪdiə/
Popularity of Lydia
In 2024, Lydia ranked #97 among U.S. baby girls with 2,663 babies given the name — not far off its historic high of #75, reached back in 1883 when 378 girls were named Lydia.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Lydia mean?
Originally ‘woman from lydia’ (a region in asia minor); the underlying greek word also carries a sense of ‘beautiful, noble’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lydia)
How do you pronounce Lydia?
Lydia is pronounced LID-ee-ah (IPA: /ˈlɪdiə/).
Is Lydia a popular name right now?
Lydia peaked at #75 in 1883 and is ranked #97 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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