Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Naida since 1907
Babies named Naida per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 29 |
| 1910s | 159 |
| 1920s | 308 |
| 1930s | 302 |
| 1940s | 171 |
| 1950s | 159 |
| 1960s | 106 |
| 1970s | 95 |
| 1980s | 84 |
| 1990s | 65 |
| 2000s | 138 |
| 2010s | 80 |
| 2020s | 18 |
Meaning & origin
Naida is a rare and largely modern name that has appeared steadily but infrequently since 1907, when it was first recorded in U.S. Social Security data. Its peak came in 1932, the year it ranked highest in usage. Despite its longevity, the name remains uncommon with a current 1-in-267,878 rate of use in 2025. Naida's trajectory has been stable over recent decades, and it has not experienced a significant revival. The origins of Naida are unclear; it may derive from Slavic 'nada' meaning 'hope,' or reflect a creative respelling of Arabic-origin Nadia. Its simplicity and friendly sound make it a distinctive choice for families seeking a name outside the mainstream.
Naida likely emerged in the early 20th century as a creation influenced by similar-sounding names. It may be a respelling of Nada, from Slavic 'nada' meaning 'hope,' or a variant of Arabic-origin Nadia. Alternatively, it could be an elaboration of the popular -aida suffix seen in names like Kaida or Maida. Records show a small but consistent presence in the United States since 1907, with a peak during the 1930s.
“Naida” around the world
Where Naida lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nai, Nada, Nay
Sibling names for Naida
Names that share Naida's style, for a brother or sister.
