Holding steady.
Popularity of Reida since 1917
Babies named Reida per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1951, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Reida's real moment was 1923.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 43 |
| 1930s | 25 |
| 1940s | 93 |
| 1950s | 95 |
| 1960s | 43 |
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Reida is a rare and enigmatic name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1917. Its peak usage occurred in 1923, when it ranked 979th, making it a true artifact of the 1920s. The trajectory of its use has been stable at extremely low levels since then, with no significant revival. The name's similarity to Rita and Reid suggests possible origins as a variant or feminine form, but no definitive etymology has been established. Reida is almost entirely given to girls, and its top states are unknown due to insufficient data. For parents seeking a truly distinctive vintage name with a soft, melodic sound, Reida offers an unusual choice.
The name Reida is rare and of uncertain derivation. It may be a variant of Rita, which originated as a Spanish short form of Margarita (meaning 'pearl'), or it could be a feminine form of the Scottish surname Reid, meaning 'red-haired'. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1917 and saw modest use in the 1920s, with a peak rank in 1923, before becoming extremely uncommon.
Sibling names for Reida
Names that share Reida's style, for a brother or sister.
