How Many People Are Named Lidya?
Complete statistics for the name Lidya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lidya is a variant of Lydia, rooted in the ancient kingdom of Lydia in Asia Minor, and it's quite a rare find in the US. Only about 396 people living in America carry this name today, meaning roughly 1 in 834,101 Americans share it. With a peak of 23 births in 2024, this name is clearly gaining momentum among newer generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 6 represents nurturing, responsibility, and a deep sense of compassion. It's associated with people who naturally gravitate toward caregiving, harmony, and creating beauty in their surroundings.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 19All 400 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lidya Through the Generations
Lidya is a genuinely modern name in the American landscape, and it's one that tells a clear generational story. Of the 400 total births ever recorded in the US, a striking 83% of bearers, about 331 people, are under 30 years old. Just 69 individuals fall in the 30-to-60 age range, and there aren't any bearers over 60 at all. That means this name didn't really exist in the US before the mid-1990s. The average age of someone named Lidya is just 19, making it one of the youngest names you'll encounter. Its trajectory has been stable rather than explosive, with steady small numbers building year over year until hitting a peak of 23 births in 2024. Globally, it's a different picture, as the name ranks #16,065 worldwide with 59,040 living bearers, and it's especially popular in Indonesia. So while Lidya remains very rare on American soil, it carries genuine international presence and seems poised for continued quiet growth here.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lidya's Ancient Greek roots
📄 About the Name Lidya
How Many People Have the Name Lidya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 396 people in the United States currently share the name Lidya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 834,101 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lidya a Common or Rare Name?
Lidya is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Lidya Mean?
Lidya means "From the land of Lydia" and comes from Ancient Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lidya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lidya Most Popular?
The name Lidya reached peak popularity in 2024, with 23 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Lidya?
Approximately 396 people named Lidya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 400. That works out to roughly 1 in 834,101 Americans.
Is Lidya a rare name?
Lidya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 834,101 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lidya mean?
Lidya means "From the land of Lydia" and comes from Ancient Greek origins.
Is Lidya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lidya are male and 100% are female.
When was Lidya most popular?
Lidya peaked in 2024 with 23 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.