Find out how popular the first name Lida has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Lida by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Lida is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 13 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Lida.

The history of the first name Lida

The given name Lida originated from the Latin name Lidia, which was derived from the ancient region of Lydia in western Anatolia (modern-day Turkey). The name Lidia itself is believed to have been derived from the word "Lydios," meaning "of Lydia."

The earliest recorded use of the name Lida can be traced back to ancient Greece, where it was a variant of the name Lidia. In Greek mythology, Lida was a nymph associated with the island of Rhodes, and her name was often used as a poetic reference to the island itself.

During the Roman era, the name Lida gained popularity as a feminine form of the name Lydus, which referred to someone from the region of Lydia. It was used among the Roman aristocracy and appeared in various historical records and inscriptions from that period.

In the early Christian era, the name Lida was associated with Saint Lidia of Philippi, one of the first European converts to Christianity mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles. This connection likely contributed to the name's popularity among early Christian communities.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Lida. One of the earliest was Lida of Athens (c. 350 BC), a renowned philosopher and mathematician from ancient Greece. Another was Lida Prusso (1552-1590), an Italian poet and writer known for her contributions to the Renaissance literary scene.

During the 19th century, the name gained popularity in Russia, with notable figures such as Lida Semyonova (1846-1922), a Russian ballerina and teacher, and Lida Baarova (1914-2000), a Czech-Austrian film actress who became a prominent figure in Nazi Germany.

Other notable individuals with the name Lida include Lida Moser (1920-2014), a Swiss photographer and photojournalist, and Lida Skene Morill (1835-1904), an American poet and activist for women's rights.

While the name Lida has its roots in ancient civilizations, it has maintained a presence throughout various cultures and time periods, with individuals bearing this name leaving their mark in various fields, including literature, arts, and activism.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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