Lydia

Meaning of Lydia

Lydia means "woman from Lydia." Lydia was a region in ancient Turkey.

Lydia has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Lydia

Lydia has held fairly steady, sitting around #92 in 2025 after peaking at #80 in 2015.

Notable people named Lydia

• Lydia Ko
  Professional golfer
• Lydia Hearst
  Actress and model
• Lydia Lunch
  Singer, poet, actress
• Lydia Cornell
  Actress
• Lydia Shum
  Hong Kong actress

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Questions about the name Lydia

What does the name Lydia mean?

Lydia means lydia means "woman from lydia." lydia was a region in ancient turkey, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Lydia a boy's or a girl's name?

Lydia is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Lydia?

In 2025, Lydia ranked #92 for girls, up from #97 the year before.

When was Lydia most popular?

Lydia peaked at #80 in 2015.