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Alydia

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Pronounced ah-LID-ee-ah /ɑˈlɪd.i.ə/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, blending an A- prefix with Lydia — from Greek, 'woman from Lydia' (an ancient region of Asia Minor); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A- plus Lydia ('woman from Lydia'): Alydia. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'ah-LID-ee-ah').
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Origin LowAmerican, Greek
MeaningA modern name, blending an A- prefix with Lydia — from Greek, 'woman from Lydia' (an ancient region of Asia Minor); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#15069 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 627

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419182025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Alydia is a modern name, blending an A- prefix with Lydia — from Greek, 'woman from Lydia' (an ancient region of Asia Minor; a biblical name; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'ah-LID-ee-ah'; nickname Lydia).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, woman-from-Lydia at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Lydia means 'woman from Lydia' in Greek (an ancient region of Asia Minor, a biblical name) — Alydia blends it with an A- prefix, lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ah-LID-ee-ah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Lydia — routes layered

Variations

LydiaAlidia

Nicknames

Lydia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alydia mean?

Alydia blends an A- prefix with Lydia, 'woman from Lydia' (Greek); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Alydia?

It's said ah-LID-ee-ah /ɑˈlɪd.i.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Alydia a boy or girl name?

Alydia is a girl's name.

How popular is Alydia?

Alydia is a very rare name in the U.S.

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