Lydia

Pronunciation: [ l-IHD-ee-uh ]

Boy Name #19,963 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Lydia is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-IHD-ee-uh.

Parents who love the name Lydia often also consider Lydia, Lyda, Lynn .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #19,963
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Lyd Lyy Lydie

Also a Girl Name

Lydia is also used as a girl name, ranked #97.

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Similar Names

Lydia Lyda Lynn Lyman Lynn Lyle Lynda Lyla

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lydia

Is Lydia a boy or girl name?

Lydia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19963. As a girl name, it is ranked #97. Lydia is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Lydia?

Lydia is pronounced l-IHD-ee-uh.

How popular is the name Lydia?

Lydia is currently ranked #19963 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Lydia?

Common nicknames for Lydia include Lyd, Lyy, and Lydie.

Is Lydia a common or rare name?

Lydia is an uncommon name, ranked #19963 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Lydia

Lydia is a boy name .

Is Lydia a boy or girl name? Lydia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,963 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #97. Lydia is more commonly used as a girl name.

Lydia is currently ranked #19,963 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Lydia include Lyd, Lyy, and Lydie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.