Declining since 2010, #2,895 for girls today.
Popularity of Zaida since 1881
Babies named Zaida per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2011, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Zaida's real moment was 1881.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 28 |
| 1890s | 14 |
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 62 |
| 1920s | 41 |
| 1930s | 19 |
| 1940s | 26 |
| 1950s | 215 |
| 1960s | 254 |
| 1970s | 280 |
| 1980s | 263 |
| 1990s | 450 |
| 2000s | 896 |
| 2010s | 889 |
| 2020s | 482 |
Meaning & origin
Zaida is a rare and distinctive name that has never achieved widespread popularity in the United States. It first appeared in Social Security records in 1881, its peak year when it ranked 2,895th, though that rank reflects relatively few births. As of 2025, the name ranks 2,895th again, with an estimated 1 in 27,712 newborns receiving the name. Its use has been falling since 2010, and it is most commonly given in Texas and California. Zaida's origins are uncertain but likely Arabic, possibly as a feminine form of Zayd. The name has a soft, melodic quality that appeals to parents seeking something uncommon but accessible.
Zaida is likely a feminine variant of Zayd, an Arabic name meaning 'increase' or 'abundance'. As a given name, it has been used occasionally in English-speaking countries since the 19th century, but its exact derivation remains uncertain due to potential independent coinages.
Where Zaida is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Zaida” around the world
Where Zaida lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zai
Variants: Zayda
Sibling names for Zaida
Names that share Zaida's style, for a brother or sister.
