Unknown; possibly a variant of Heidi or Lydia.
The exact etymology of Hydia is unclear. It is often used as a modern creative variation of names like Heidi, meaning noble, or Lydia, referring to a region in Asia Minor. Its rarity makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a unique sound.
Less common today
Hydia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,795 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Prominent HIV/AIDS activist and humanitarian
