Lydia
Lydia is an ancient Greek name meaning 'woman from Lydia,' an region in Asia Minor known for its wealth and purple dye trade. It has biblical roots as the name of a prominent early Christian convert mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles.
Current Popularity
#97 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Strong literary associations with classic English literature
- •Has remained consistently used without being overly trendy
- •Biblical name with historical significance in early Christianity
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Statistics
184,295
Total births since 1880
2014
Peak year
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