UK girl's name
Lida
A feminine Russian diminutive form of the name Lidia, itself derived from Greek meaning "gentle".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Lida is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Lida popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4056, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 5 births.
This profile covers 50 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 2006 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 50 living people in the UK are called Lida. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Lida ranked #4056 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 5 girls were registered as Lida.
- • About 50 living people in the UK are estimated to have Lida as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4056
2023
Births in 2023
5
Latest year
Peak year
2010
5 births
Estimated living
50
2026
Meaning
What does Lida mean?
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.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Lida over time
The chart below shows babies named Lida registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Lida, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2023, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lida by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Lida was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4704 | 16 | 4 |
| 2010s | #5057 | 26 | 7 |
| 2000s | #4361 | 8 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Lida
- Lily 72,956
- Lucy 70,663
- Lauren 50,664
- Leah 33,185
- Lola 24,525
- Layla 24,520
- Laura 23,471
- Lilly 21,714
- Lydia 18,353
- Libby 14,515
- Lara 13,415
- Lacey 13,406
FAQ
Lida: questions and answers
How popular is the name Lida in the UK right now?
In 2023, Lida was ranked #4056 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Lida most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 5 babies registered as Lida in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Lida?
A feminine Russian diminutive form of the name Lidia, itself derived from Greek meaning "gentle".
How many people are called Lida in the UK?
A total of 50 babies have been registered as Lida across the 13 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.