Holding steady, #4,987 for girls today.
Popularity of Alida since 1880
Babies named Alida per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1917, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Alida's real moment was 1880.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 167 |
| 1890s | 258 |
| 1900s | 223 |
| 1910s | 407 |
| 1920s | 370 |
| 1930s | 297 |
| 1940s | 371 |
| 1950s | 460 |
| 1960s | 324 |
| 1970s | 382 |
| 1980s | 333 |
| 1990s | 294 |
| 2000s | 312 |
| 2010s | 295 |
| 2020s | 157 |
Meaning & origin
Alida is a rare name that first entered U.S. records in 1880, when it saw its highest relative frequency at 1 in 61,818 births and a rank of 4,987. Its trajectory has been stable with no dramatic resurgence. The name's origins are multifaceted: it may be Dutch (as a diminutive of Adelaide), Italian (from Latin 'ala' meaning 'wing'), or an Arabic feminine form. Its limited use in the United States means it has never charted widely, and it does not appear in any top state rankings. Alida offers a soft, melodic sound with European flair, appealing to parents seeking an uncommon but historically grounded choice.
Alida has multiple potential origins. It may be a Dutch diminutive of Adelheid (Adelaide), derived from the Germanic elements adal 'noble' and heid 'kind, type'. Alternatively, it could be an Italian name from the Latin ala 'wing', or a feminine form of Alid, a variant of Ali. The name has been used in the Netherlands and Italy since the 19th century, with occasional use in English-speaking countries.
“Alida” around the world
Where Alida lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ali, Lida, Ada
Variants: Alida, Allyda
Sibling names for Alida
Names that share Alida's style, for a brother or sister.
