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Leidy

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Pronounced LAY-dee /ˈleɪ.di/Medium

Meaning: Latina phonetic spelling of the English word 'lady' — 'a noble woman, mistress of a household'Medium

In 30 seconds: A lady, Latina-spelled: Leidy renders the English 'lady' phonetically. Sweet, distinctive, and warm.

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Origin MediumEnglish, Spanish

MeaningLatina phonetic spelling of the English word 'lady' — 'a noble woman, mistress of a household'

U.S. rank (2025)#5834 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 869

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Leidy is a Latina phonetic spelling of the English word lady — from Old English hlaefdige, 'a noble woman, mistress of a household'. A sweet, distinctive name across Latin America.

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

Did you know? Leidy spells the English 'lady' (Old English hlaefdige, 'mistress of a household') as Spanish ears hear it — a sweet, popular Latina name.

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Leidy — phonetic 'lady'

Variations

LeydiLadyLeidi

Nicknames

Lei

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leidy mean?

Leidy spells the English 'lady' — 'a noble woman'.

How do you pronounce Leidy?

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

Is Leidy a boy or girl name?

Leidy is a girl's name.

How popular is Leidy?

Leidy is a rare name in the U.S.