Lida

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Pronounced LEE-dah /ˈli.dɑ/Medium

Meaning: Variously a short form of Lidia/Lydia ('a woman of Lydia', Greek) and a Slavic short form of Lyudmila ('dear to the people'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A woman of Lydia; beloved: Lida is Slavic/Greek. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'LEE-dah'). Routes layered.

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Origin LowSlavic, Greek

MeaningVariously a short form of Lidia/Lydia ('a woman of Lydia', Greek) and a Slavic short form of Lyudmila ('dear to the people'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#9217 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1918

Total births (all-time)≈ 5,921

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

Lida comes variously from a short form of Lidia/Lydia ('a woman of Lydia', Greek) and a Slavic short form of Lyudmila ('dear to the people'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'LEE-dah').

In the U.S. it appears in Slavic and other families. Rare, a-woman-of-Lydia at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Lida is variously a short form of Lydia ('a woman of Lydia') and Lyudmila ('dear to the people') — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'LEE-dah').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Lida — Slavic/Greek; routes layered

Variations

LydaLidiaLyda

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lida mean?

Lida is variously a short form of Lydia ('a woman of Lydia') and Lyudmila ('dear to the people'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Lida?

It's said LEE-dah /ˈli.dɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Lida a boy or girl name?

Lida is a girl's name.

How popular is Lida?

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