Alida Girl

Popularity: #922 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ah-LEE-duh /əˈliːdə/

Origin: Latin; Dutch

Meaning: Latin: noble; Dutch: little winged one

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Alida has its roots in the Latin word "alis," meaning "winged" or "noble." This etymology suggests a connection to notions of elevation and grace. The name likely evolved through various linguistic forms, including the Old French "Alyda" and the Dutch "Alida," before making its way into English usage.

The transition from Latin to these vernacular forms reflects a broader trend of names being adapted and transformed through cultural exchanges and linguistic shifts in medieval Europe. Historically, the name Alida gained prominence in the 17th century, particularly in the Netherlands, where it was borne by notable figures such as Alida van der Pijl, a prominent figure in Dutch society.

The name also appears in various literary works and has been associated with noble families, contributing to its enduring presence in European culture. In the context of the Reformation and the subsequent rise of individualism in the 16th and 17th centuries, names like Alida, which convey a sense of nobility and virtue, became increasingly valued.

Culturally, Alida has been associated with themes of strength and independence, resonating with the ideals of nobility and grace. The name's connection to the concept of wings may symbolize freedom and aspiration, further enhancing its appeal in various artistic and literary contexts.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Lida" have emerged, reflecting the affectionate and familiar usage of the name in different cultures. Overall, Alida's rich etymological background and historical significance contribute to its lasting resonance in various cultural narratives.

Famous people named Alida

In this section, you will find notable people named Alida. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Alida who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Alida who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Alida Valli is an actress best known for The Third Man, Suspiria, and The Paradine Case.

Alida Chelli is a singer best known for her work in Italian pop music and her participation in various music festivals.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Alida, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

ElenaClaraSofiaNinaMayaLila

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Alida. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AlinaAdelaAmaraAlyssaAriaAnyaAldaAlma

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alida was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Alida has ranked as high as #1609 nationally, which occurred in 1917, and has been most popular in New York, California, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.

In the past 5 years the name Alida has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Alida is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Alida was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Alida.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 26 26
2024 30 30
2023 21 21
2022 25 25
2021 29 29
2020 26 26
2019 25 25
2018 32 32
2017 29 29
2016 38 38
2015 27 27
2014 31 31
2013 28 28
2012 28 28
2011 32 32
2010 25 25
2009 32 32
2008 25 25
2007 33 33
2006 21 21
2005 47 47
2004 25 25
2003 30 30
2002 34 34
2001 29 29
2000 36 36
1999 25 25
1998 35 35
1997 31 31
1996 28 28
1995 26 26
1994 31 31
1993 29 29
1992 34 34
1991 26 26
1990 29 29
1989 31 31
1988 29 29
1987 32 32
1986 35 35
1985 35 35
1984 37 37
1983 29 29
1982 31 31
1981 38 38
1980 36 36
1979 37 37
1978 34 34
1977 45 45
1976 39 39
1975 31 31
1974 41 41
1973 40 40
1972 34 34
1971 43 43
1970 38 38
1969 25 25
1968 18 18
1967 33 33
1966 27 27
1965 37 37
1964 33 33
1963 35 35
1962 32 32
1961 40 40
1960 44 44
1959 44 44
1958 50 50
1957 36 36
1956 38 38
1955 35 35
1954 60 60
1953 56 56
1952 51 51
1951 52 52
1950 38 38
1949 63 63
1948 62 62
1947 49 49
1946 40 40
1945 22 22
1944 28 28
1943 23 23
1942 31 31
1941 27 27
1940 26 26
1939 19 19
1938 26 26
1937 18 18
1936 28 28
1935 33 33
1934 32 32
1933 33 33
1932 35 35
1931 30 30
1930 43 43
1929 31 31
1928 27 27
1927 46 46
1926 35 35
1925 26 26
1924 36 36
1923 41 41
1922 46 46
1921 45 45
1920 37 37
1919 37 37
1918 53 53
1917 64 64
1916 54 54
1915 51 51
1914 33 33
1913 40 40
1912 29 29
1911 18 18
1910 28 28
1909 18 18
1908 27 27
1907 24 24
1906 21 21
1905 24 24
1904 18 18
1903 21 21
1902 27 27
1901 17 17
1900 26 26
1899 27 27
1898 13 13
1897 30 30
1896 34 34
1895 26 26
1894 32 32
1893 24 24
1892 25 25
1891 26 26
1890 21 21
1889 20 20
1888 19 19
1887 16 16
1886 22 22
1885 16 16
1884 7 7
1883 16 16
1882 18 18
1881 16 16
1880 17 17

Top States for Alida (2020)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 6
100%