Nydia
Nydia is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Refuge, nest, or home.
Origin and history
Nydia is a feminine name of Latin origin, widely recognized from Edward Bulwer-Lytton's 1834 novel The Last Days of Pompeii. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word for nest or home. While relatively rare in contemporary U.S. usage, it maintains a gentle, classical appeal.
Popularity in the United States
3,704 babies in the United States have been named Nydia since 1880. It ranks #2900 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2064.
States where it is most popular
- NY (36 %)
- TX (27.6 %)
- CA (22.1 %)
- IL (4.6 %)
- NJ (3.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 6 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 16 |
| 1920-1930 | 30 |
| 1930-1940 | 42 |
| 1940-1950 | 114 |
| 1950-1960 | 409 |
| 1960-1970 | 403 |
| 1970-1980 | 581 |
| 1980-1990 | 668 |
| 1990-2000 | 603 |
| 2000-2010 | 593 |
| 2010-2019 | 202 |
| 2020-2029 | 37 |
Famous people named Nydia
- Nydia Velázquez: Politician, U.S. Representative
- Nydia Caro: Singer, Actress
Fun facts
- The name gained widespread popularity in the 19th century through the blind Thessalian flower girl character Nydia in 'The Last Days of Pompeii'.
- American sculptor Randolph Rogers created a famous marble statue of Nydia in 1855 that became one of the most popular American sculptures of the 19th century.