Holding steady, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Hoda since 1972
Babies named Hoda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 28 |
| 1980s | 121 |
| 1990s | 105 |
| 2000s | 105 |
| 2010s | 103 |
| 2020s | 55 |
Meaning & origin
Hoda is a name of Arabic and Somali origin, carrying the meaningful definitions of 'guidance' and 'good fortune.' It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1972, and its usage has remained relatively stable over the decades. The name reached its peak popularity in 1987, though it still maintains a presence today, ranking 10,107th in 2025. With an incidence of 1 in 178,585 newborns, Hoda is a distinctive choice that reflects cultural heritage from the Arabic-speaking world and East Africa. It has not been consistently associated with any particular U.S. state, making it a name that transcends regional trends. Overall, Hoda offers a blend of spiritual significance and cross-cultural appeal.
Hoda derives from the Arabic root h-d-y, meaning 'guidance' or 'right path.' It is also used as a feminine given name in Somali, sometimes as a short form of Hodan, which means 'good fortune.' The name has been used across the Arabic-speaking world and in East Africa, gaining some visibility in the United States after 1970.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Hoda
Names that share Hoda's style, for a brother or sister.
