Holding steady.
Popularity of Guida since 1908
Babies named Guida per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Guida's real moment was 1908.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 50 |
| 1920s | 62 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Guida is a rare Italian name with uncertain origins, recorded in U.S. Social Security data as early as 1908, its peak year and first recorded year. The name has never ranked in the top 1000, indicating very infrequent use. Its trajectory is described as stable, with no significant revival in recent decades. The name appears most commonly among Italian-American families, though its top states are unknown. Due to its rarity, Guida offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with Italian heritage and a melodic sound.
Guida is a name of uncertain origin. It may be a feminine form of Guido, which comes from the Germanic name Wido, possibly derived from 'wid' meaning 'wood' or 'forest', or from 'witu' meaning 'wide'. Alternatively, Guida could be a variant of the Italian name Guida, meaning 'guide' or 'leader'. Another theory links it to the Germanic element 'gund' meaning 'war' or 'battle'. The name has been used in Italy and among Italian diaspora communities since the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Guidi, Gia, Didi
Variants: Guida, Gueda
Sibling names for Guida
Names that share Guida's style, for a brother or sister.
