Gender: Female
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Woman from Lydia, Noble Kind, Of the Noble Sort
Pronunciation: LI-dee-uh, ˈlɪdiə, L IH D IY AH
Popularity Rank: #1,054
Derived from the ancient region of Lydia in Asia Minor. It means 'beautiful one' or 'noble one'. Lydia was also a character in the New Testament who was converted by Paul.
The name Lydia is of Greek origin and means Woman from Lydia, Noble Kind, Of the Noble Sort, Lydia was an Area of Asia Famous for Its Two Rich Kings, Midas and Croesus, Beauty, Happiness. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Lydia is commonly found in United States of America, France, South Africa, and 94 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: LI-dee-uh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ˈlɪdiə
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: L IH D IY AH
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Lydia is recorded 61,862 times globally, ranking it as the 1,054th most common name worldwide.
Lydia is most prevalent in United States of America, with 10,069 occurrences, making it the 563th most popular name in the country.
In Ghana, the name Lydia is found among 1 in every 85 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #563 | 1 : 180 |
| France | #446 | 1 : 172 |
| South Africa | #266 | 1 : 373 |
| United Kingdom | #368 | 1 : 107 |
| Spain | #385 | 1 : 154 |
| Nigeria | #460 | 1 : 386 |
| Algeria | #496 | 1 : 461 |
| Germany | #397 | 1 : 157 |
| Netherlands | #449 | 1 : 174 |
| Ghana | #57 | 1 : 85 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Lydia from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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