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Lady

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How to Pronounce Lady

Pronounced LAY-dee /ˈleɪ.di/High

Meaning: From the word lady — 'a noblewoman; a mistress of the house' (from Old English hlaefdige, 'a kneader of bread, a household head')Low

In 30 seconds: A lady; a noblewoman: Lady is a title/word-name — 'a noblewoman'. Crisp, regal, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the word lady — 'a noblewoman; a mistress of the house' (from Old English hlaefdige, 'a kneader of bread, a household head')
U.S. rank (2024)#6508 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,048

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201618842024

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

Lady comes from the word lady — 'a noblewoman; a mistress of the house', from Old English hlaefdige, 'a kneader of bread, a household head' (the female counterpart of hlaford, lord). A crisp, regal title/word-name across Latino families (nickname Lady).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, a-noblewoman at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Lady means 'a noblewoman; a mistress of the house' (from Old English hlaefdige, 'a kneader of bread, a household head') — a crisp, regal title/word-name (said 'LAY-dee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — lady — word/title origin

Variations

LadiLadie

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lady mean?

Lady is a title/word-name — 'a noblewoman; a mistress of the house'.

How do you pronounce Lady?

It's said LAY-dee /ˈleɪ.di/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lady a boy or girl name?

Lady is a girl's name.

How popular is Lady?

Lady is a rare name in the U.S.

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