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Hoda

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningright guidance · Arabic

Hoda is an Arabic girl name meaning “right guidance”. 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 easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • GenerationHoda peaked in 1987, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Hoda you'd meet today is about 38 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Hodas too.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Hoda would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 178,571 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryHoda first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1972–2025

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

About the name Hoda

Hoda is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “right guidance”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1980s and is climbing again now. 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 Hoda

What does the name Hoda mean?

Hoda means “right guidance” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Huda (“right guidance”).

What is the origin of the name Hoda?

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

Is Hoda a boy or girl name?

Hoda is a girl name. In 2025, 9 US girls were named Hoda.

How popular is the name Hoda?

Hoda ranked #10,107 for US girls in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 1987, when it reached #4,122. Over the last five years it has climbed 2,035 places.

What names are similar to Hoda?

If you like Hoda, you might also like Huda.

What should I know before naming my baby Hoda?

Hoda is an Arabic girl name meaning “right guidance”. 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 easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, 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.