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Majida

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningglorious · Arabic

Majida is an Arabic girl name meaning “glorious”. 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, Majida would score 16 points, thanks largely to the J (worth 8).
  • GenerationMajida peaked in 1977, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Majida you'd meet today is about 48 years old.
  • HistoryMajida first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1977–2025

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

About the name Majida

Majida is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “glorious”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. 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 Majida

What does the name Majida mean?

Majida means “glorious” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Xiomara (“glorious in battle”) and Valeska (“glorious ruler”).

What is the origin of the name Majida?

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

Is Majida a boy or girl name?

Majida is a girl name.

How popular is the name Majida?

Majida is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2019. It peaked at #9,652 in 1977, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Majida?

If you like Majida, you might also like Xiomara and Valeska.

What should I know before naming my baby Majida?

Majida is an Arabic girl name meaning “glorious”. 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.