The nameLidia
Lidia is the Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Polish form of Lydia. In France it was mostly given in the 1960s and 1970s.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
Like Lydia, it means a woman from Lydia, a region of ancient Asia Minor.
Origin
Greek, through the Romance and Slavic languages.
History
Found in France from the early 20th century, Lidia peaked in the early 1970s, given notably in families of Italian, Spanish and Portuguese origin. It is rare today.
Popularity of the name Lidia
Lidia in France
Lidia was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 360 births over the decade, 16% of all recorded babies named Lidia. Half of all babies named Lidia in France were born before 1969, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 11 births a year on average, against 20 in the five years before.
Lidia in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lidia mean?
Like Lydia, it means a woman from Lydia, a region of ancient Asia Minor.
What is the origin of the name Lidia?
Greek, through the Romance and Slavic languages.
Is Lidia a girl's or a boy's name?
Lidia is a girl's name.