Nida
Meaningcall · Arabic
- US rank
- #11,932
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,538 in 1905
7 babies were named Nida in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,682 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1905–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Nida you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 227,273 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Nida, 7 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Nida would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNida first shows up in US birth records in 1905, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 120 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1905, when it ranked #1,538. Today it's #11,932, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowNida was 3.1× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 72,464 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 227,273.
- TrendNida has slipped 1,682 places over the last five years and now sits at #11,932. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Arabic, Nida means “call”.
About the name Nida
Nida is a girl name of Native American origin meaning “call”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-ida”. US birth records list Nida for girls from 1905 to 2025, in 107 of those 121 years. Its best year was 1905, when it ranked #1,538 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #11,932, with 7 babies.
Origin:Native American names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 11 | 88,810 girls |
| 1910s | 9.5 | 105,708 girls |
| 1920s | 11 | 88,574 girls |
| 1930s | 11 | 87,260 girls |
| 1940s | 4.9 | 205,339 girls |
| 1950s | 2.9 | 344,828 girls |
| 1960s | 2.3 | 434,783 girls |
| 1970s | 5.1 | 194,553 girls |
| 1980s | 12 | 82,169 girls |
| 1990s | 16 | 61,350 girls |
| 2000s | 9.4 | 106,838 girls |
| 2010s | 5.7 | 174,825 girls |
| 2020s | 5.7 | 176,471 girls |
Other spellings of Nida
More Native American girl names
- Girl name: Savannah · treeless plain
- Unisex name: Dakota · friend, ally
- Girl name: Winona · firstborn daughter
- Girl name: Savanna · treeless grassland
- Girl name: Kaydence · rhythm
- Unisex name: Sora · sky
- Unisex name: Sequoia · giant redwood tree
- Girl name: Ericka · eternal ruler
Questions about the name Nida
What does the name Nida mean?
Nida means “call” in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Nida?
Nida has Native American roots in our records. Other Native American names include Savannah, Dakota, Winona.
Is Nida a boy or girl name?
Nida is a girl name.
How popular is the name Nida?
Nida ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1905 (#1,538).