MallowbyNames

Kida

KEE-dah · Of uncertain origin; possibly coined from the sounds in names like Kira or Kiara, or inspired by the Disney film Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001).

2025 rank (girls)
#8,860
Babies named in 2025
11
Peak popularity
2020
2025 frequency
1 in 146,115 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2008

Rising since 2008, #8,860 for girls today.

Popularity of Kida since 2002

Babies named Kida per year in U.S. Social Security records.

6111720102020Most births 2020Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s30
2010s56
2020s80

Meaning & origin

Kida is a modern, rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2002, likely influenced by the Disney film Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001). It has been rising in popularity since 2008, reaching its peak rank in 2020. As of 2025, Kida ranks 8,860 and is given to approximately 1 in every 146,115 girls. The name has no recorded top states or established nicknames, reflecting its niche status. While its meaning is uncertain, its use as a feminine name has grown steadily, appealing to parents seeking short, distinctive names with a modern feel.

Kida first appeared in U.S. records in 2002, likely influenced by the Disney animated film Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001), which featured a princess named Kida. The name is often considered a modern coinage, possibly arising from the popularity of similar-sounding names like Kira and Kiara. Its brevity and exotic sound have contributed to its use as a feminine given name, though its use remains rare.

Kida” around the world

Where Kida lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    5

    babies in 2024

Sources: INSEE (France).

Sibling names for Kida

Names that share Kida's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Kira, Lena, Maya, Nala, Sora

Brothers: Kai, Leo, Milo, Nico, Zane

A parent animal hugging its little one, the personalized name page

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Kida mean?
The meaning of Kida is uncertain. It may be a modern invention inspired by the Disney film Atlantis: The Lost Empire or derived from similar-sounding names like Kira or Kiara.
How popular is the name Kida?
Kida is a very rare name. In 2025, it ranked 8,860 for girls, with about 1 in 146,115 newborn girls given the name. Its peak year was 2020.
Is Kida a boy or girl name?
Kida is exclusively used for girls in U.S. data.