Holding steady.
Popularity of Leidi since 1990
Babies named Leidi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 33 |
| 2000s | 98 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Leidi is a modern respelling of the English honorific Lady, first recorded in U.S. birth data in 1990. Although it has never appeared in the Social Security Administration's top 1,000 names, its peak usage occurred in 2007, and it has remained stable in rarity since then. The name reflects a trend of using titles and common words as given names, seen also in names like Princess and Queenie. With its straightforward pronunciation and spelling, Leidi offers a distinctive choice that stands out without being unfamiliar.
Leidi is a phonetic spelling of the English word 'lady,' used as a given name. The title 'lady' originates from Old English 'hlǣfdige,' meaning 'bread-kneader' or 'loaf-kneader,' and evolved into a term of respect for women of high social status. As a name, Lady and its variants like Leidi emerged in the late 20th century, possibly influenced by celebrity culture and the use of honorifics as first names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lei, LeiLei, Lady
Sibling names for Leidi
Names that share Leidi's style, for a brother or sister.
