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Raida

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningleader, pioneer · Arabic

Raida is an Arabic girl name meaning “leader, pioneer”. 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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  • GenerationRaida is having its moment right now. Most Raidas are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
  • HistoryRaida first shows up in US birth records in 2013, 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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hello, little Raida

US births per million girls, 2013–2025

02.5520132024

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

About the name Raida

Raida is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “leader, pioneer”. 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

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Questions about the name Raida

What does the name Raida mean?

Raida means “leader, pioneer” and comes from Arabic.

What is the origin of the name Raida?

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

Is Raida a boy or girl name?

Raida is a girl name.

How popular is the name Raida?

Raida 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 #12,161 in 2024, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What should I know before naming my baby Raida?

Raida is an Arabic girl name meaning “leader, pioneer”. 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.