Declining since 1996, #4,172 for girls today.
Popularity of Elida since 1886
Babies named Elida per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1946, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Elida's real moment was 1935.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 |
| 1890s | 66 |
| 1900s | 72 |
| 1910s | 237 |
| 1920s | 634 |
| 1930s | 962 |
| 1940s | 1,149 |
| 1950s | 1,042 |
| 1960s | 671 |
| 1970s | 625 |
| 1980s | 600 |
| 1990s | 620 |
| 2000s | 494 |
| 2010s | 383 |
| 2020s | 210 |
Meaning & origin
Elida is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1886, with a peak in popularity during 1935. In 2025, it ranked 4,172, with about 1 in 47,273 baby girls given the name. Its usage has been falling steadily since 1996, though it remains most common in Texas. The name's uncertain origins add a touch of mystery, and its soft, melodic sound has kept it in occasional use for over a century.
The name Elida is of uncertain origin, likely a modern coinage or variant spelling. It may be a variant of Alida, a Dutch diminutive of Adelaide, meaning 'noble', or a feminine form of Elio, which derives from the Greek Helios (sun). The name appears in U.S. records starting in the late 19th century, with peak usage in the 1930s.
Where Elida is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eli, Lida, Ellie
Sibling names for Elida
Names that share Elida's style, for a brother or sister.
