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Elidia

♀ Girl

Pronounced eh-LEE-dee-uh /ɛˈliː.di.ə/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish form linked to Elida/Alidia, traced to the Greek place-name Elis (home of the ancient Olympic Games), so roughly 'from Elis; Elean.' A soft, flowing classic.Low

In 30 seconds: A flowing Spanish name: Elidia ties to Elida, 'from Elis' (said 'eh-LEE-dee-uh'). Soft and lyrical.
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Origin LowSpanish, Greek
MeaningA Spanish form linked to Elida/Alidia, traced to the Greek place-name Elis (home of the ancient Olympic Games), so roughly 'from Elis; Elean.' A soft, flowing classic.
U.S. rank (2022)#11494 ↗ Rising
2022 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1942
Total births (all-time)≈ 976

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194219152022

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

Elidia is a Spanish form of Elida/Alidia, linked to the Greek place-name Elis, home of the ancient Olympic Games — so 'from Elis.' It reads as flowing and gentle, used here for a girl (said 'eh-LEE-dee-uh').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Latino families. Rare, lyrical, and soft.

Did you know? Elidia is a Spanish form of Elida/Alidia, traced to the Greek Elis (site of the ancient Olympics), 'from Elis'; it reads as soft and lyrical (said 'eh-LEE-dee-uh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Elidia — Spanish Elida/Alidia; Greek Elis

Variations

ElidaAlidiaElidya

Nicknames

EliDidi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elidia mean?

Elidia is a Spanish form of Elida/Alidia, tied to the Greek Elis, 'from Elis.'

How do you pronounce Elidia?

It's said eh-LEE-dee-uh /ɛˈliː.di.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Elidia a boy or girl name?

Elidia is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Elidia?

Elidia is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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