Lyda

Lyda is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 9 girls in the United States.

Lyda at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Lyda

Lyda belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Lyda first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #242 in 1881, and in 2024 9 babies received the name — 4,968 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lyda in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#242 in 1881
Peak year
1916
Babies named Lyda in 2024
9
Total since 1880
4,968

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lyda mean?

The meaning of Lyda is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Lyda a boy or girl name?

Lyda is a girl name. In 2024, 9 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lyda?

Lyda comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lyda?

Lyda first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #242 in 1881, and 9 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].