Elidia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Elidia originates from Greek, meaning light or brightness. It evolved from the historical form Elid and has maintained its elegant appeal through the years. Elidia does not have biblical relevance and gained popularity in the late 20th century as a unique name choice. It is associated with creativity and has variants such as Lydia and Elydia.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Elidia"
Pronunciation
/ɛˈlɪdiə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Elidia is derived from the Greek name 'Elid', which is associated with the ancient region of Elis in Greece. It has connotations of light and brightness.
Meaning
light, brightness
Language Evolution
Elid, Elidia
Historical Usage
Elidia gained popularity in the late 20th century as a unique and exotic name choice, particularly in Western countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Elid, Lydia, Elydia
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Elidia is perceived as a modern and elegant name, often associated with creativity and uniqueness.
Famous People
Elidia D'Onofrio, a notable artist, Elidia Pacheco, a renowned author
📊 Elidia Name Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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✨ Elidia Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 22 peak births in 1942
Geographic Spread
Popular across 3 US states, with strongest presence in Texas
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Elidia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Elidia"
"Elidia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4171st of 9107 | 85 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2199th of 9204 | 274 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4711th of 12526 | 133 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6587th of 19264 | 109 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 7350th of 27321 | 158 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 10641st of 35406 | 143 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 13046th of 30306 | 74 |
Regional Popularity of "Elidia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Elidia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
65.85% 1558th/2366 |
100.00% 1142nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
41.82% 984th/2353 |
100.00% 1547th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
57.59% 1643rd/2853 |
100.00% 2775th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 2937th/2937 |
- |
79.76% 2806th/3518 |
71.44% 2889th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
94.19% 4892nd/5194 |
54.03% 3413th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
83.68% 6245th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
92.70% 6324th/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Elidia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Elidia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Elidia" in the United States
The name Elidia is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Elidia has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Elidia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4171st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2199th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4711th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6587th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7350th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10641st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13046th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Elidia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.