Lydia
from Lydia
- Origin
- Greek
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- Girl
- Country
- United States
- Pronunciation
- LID-ee-uh
- Popularity
- stable
Common nicknames
Lyd
About the name Lydia
Lydia is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "from Lydia". It is most commonly used in Christian families and is especially popular in United States.
Lydia has held a US top-100 spot for girls consistently for the last 20 years. In the New Testament, Lydia of Thyatira is described as a seller of purple cloth and one of the first Christian converts in Europe. The name references the ancient region of Lydia in modern-day Turkey and reads simultaneously classical and gentle.
Popularity trend: Lydia has held a steady level of use rather than spiking or fading.
Reviewed by the Babbloom Editorial Team. Read our editorial methodology.
Frequently asked about Lydia
- What does the name Lydia mean?
- Lydia means "from Lydia". It's a girl name of Greek origin, most commonly used in Christian families and popular in United States.
- Where does the name Lydia come from?
- Lydia originates from Greek. On Babbloom it's classified in the Christian naming tradition.
- Is Lydia a boy or girl name?
- Lydia is a girl name.