Rising since 1985, #1,733 for girls today.
Popularity of Huda since 1976
Babies named Huda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 125 |
| 1990s | 277 |
| 2000s | 518 |
| 2010s | 600 |
| 2020s | 479 |
Meaning & origin
Huda entered U.S. baby name records in 1976, and has grown steadily in use ever since. By 2025, it reached rank 1,733 with a 1-in-13,737 birth rate, achieving its highest rank so far. The name has been on an upward trajectory since 1985, reflecting broader interest in Arabic-origin names among American families. Its most common states are Virginia, Minnesota, and Illinois, pointing to communities with significant Arab-American or Muslim populations. While still uncommon nationally, Huda carries a distinctive Quranic meaning and a simple, clear pronunciation that appeals to parents seeking a name with spiritual resonance.
Huda derives directly from the Arabic noun hudā (هُدًى), meaning guidance or right guidance. It appears in the Quran (e.g., Surah Al-Fatiha) as a central concept of divine guidance. The name has been used across the Arabic-speaking and Muslim worlds for centuries, often in the phrase 'Huda min Allah' (guidance from God). It gained modest use in the United States from the 1970s onward.
Where Huda is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Huda” around the world
Where Huda lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Hudah
Sibling names for Huda
Names that share Huda's style, for a brother or sister.
