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Hamida

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningpraiseworthy · Arabic

Hamida is an Arabic girl name meaning “praiseworthy”. 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Hamida would score 12 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
  • GenerationHamida peaked in 2014, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Hamida you'd meet today is about 11 years old.
  • HistoryHamida first shows up in US birth records in 2000, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
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US births per million girls, 2000–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Hamida

Hamida is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “praiseworthy”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. 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

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Questions about the name Hamida

What does the name Hamida mean?

Hamida means “praiseworthy” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Madiha (“praiseworthy”).

What is the origin of the name Hamida?

Hamida is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Hamida a boy or girl name?

Hamida is a girl name.

How popular is the name Hamida?

Hamida is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #10,129 in 2014, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Hamida?

If you like Hamida, you might also like Madiha.

What should I know before naming my baby Hamida?

Hamida is an Arabic girl name meaning “praiseworthy”. 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.