Ghaida
Meaningyoung, delicate · Arabic
Ghaida is an Arabic girl name meaning “young, delicate”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationGhaida peaked in 2018, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Ghaida you'd meet today is about 7 years old.
- HistoryGhaida first shows up in US birth records in 2010, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million girls, 2010–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Ghaida
Ghaida is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “young, delicate”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Girl name: Aaliyah · exalted
- Girl name: Amira · princess
- Girl name: Lilly · lily flower
- Girl name: Leila · night
- Girl name: Aliyah · ascent
Questions about the name Ghaida
What does the name Ghaida mean?
Ghaida means “young, delicate” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Delilah (“delicate”) and Rahaf (“delicate, fine”).
What is the origin of the name Ghaida?
Ghaida is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).
Is Ghaida a boy or girl name?
Ghaida is a girl name.
How popular is the name Ghaida?
Ghaida is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2018. It peaked at #12,464 in 2018, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Ghaida?
If you like Ghaida, you might also like Delilah and Rahaf.
What should I know before naming my baby Ghaida?
Ghaida is an Arabic girl name meaning “young, delicate”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.