The nameLida
Lida is a short Slavic name that was a top 200 American name in the 1880s.
- Girl's name
- Slavic and Greek
Meaning
Lida is a short form of Ludmila, "dear to the people", or of Lydia.
Origin
Slavic and Greek.
History
In the United States Lida reached 193rd place in 1882.
Popularity of the name Lida
Lida in the United States
Lida was most popular in the United States in the 1910s, with 880 births over the decade, 15% of all recorded babies named Lida. Half of all babies named Lida in the United States were born before 1922, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lida mean?
Lida is a short form of Ludmila, "dear to the people", or of Lydia.
What is the origin of the name Lida?
Slavic and Greek.
Is Lida a girl's or a boy's name?
Lida is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Lida?
In 2024, Lida was the 9832nd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 10 births.
What are the variants of the name Lida?
Variants and related names of Lida include Alida and Ludmila.