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Zahida

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningdevout, ascetic · Arabic

Zahida is an Arabic girl name meaning “devout, ascetic”. 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, Zahida would score 19 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10).
  • GenerationZahida peaked in 1980, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Zahida you'd meet today is about 45 years old.
  • HistoryZahida first shows up in US birth records in 1980, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 45 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1980–2025

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

About the name Zahida

Zahida is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “devout, ascetic”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1980s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Zahida

What does the name Zahida mean?

Zahida means “devout, ascetic” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Batul (“virgin, ascetic”).

What is the origin of the name Zahida?

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

Is Zahida a boy or girl name?

Zahida is a girl name.

How popular is the name Zahida?

Zahida is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2023. It peaked at #10,392 in 1980, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Zahida?

If you like Zahida, you might also like Batul.

What should I know before naming my baby Zahida?

Zahida is an Arabic girl name meaning “devout, ascetic”. 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.