Maida Girl

Popularity: #905 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAY-duh //ˈmeɪdə//

Origin: Arabic; Persian

Meaning: Arabic: 'a type of flower'; Persian: 'noble, exalted'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Maida has its roots in the Arabic word "ma'idah," which translates to "table" or "spread," often referring to a feast or banquet. This term entered the linguistic landscape of various cultures, particularly through Islamic texts, where it is associated with the notion of divine provision.

The name is also linked to the Hebrew word "ma'adan," meaning "delicacy" or "delight," which further emphasizes the connotation of abundance and nourishment. The transition of Maida into English likely occurred through cultural exchanges during the medieval period, as Arabic influence permeated various aspects of European life, particularly in Spain and later through translations of religious texts.

Historically, the name Maida has been associated with significant figures and events. One notable reference is found in the Quran, where the term "ma'idah" appears in the context of divine sustenance, symbolizing God's provision for humanity.

This connection to religious texts has given the name a certain gravitas and has contributed to its use in various cultures, particularly in Muslim communities. Additionally, the name has been borne by notable individuals throughout history, although specific historical milestones are less documented compared to more widely recognized names.

Culturally, Maida resonates with themes of hospitality and generosity, reflecting the importance of communal meals in many societies. The name embodies a spirit of togetherness and celebration, often associated with family gatherings and significant life events.

In some cultures, diminutive forms or variations of the name may exist, but Maida itself stands out for its straightforward elegance and rich connotations. Overall, the name carries a legacy that intertwines linguistic heritage with cultural significance, making it a meaningful choice across different contexts.

Famous people named Maida

In this section, you will find notable people named Maida. 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 Maida who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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Maida Heatter is a chef and author best known for Maida Heatter's Book of Great Desserts, Maida Heatter's Book of Great Chocolate Desserts, and Maida Heatter's Cakes.

Sibling suggestions

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

MayaMiraMinaMilaMaraMabel

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Maida. 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.

MinaMayaMiraMaraMabel

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Maida was first seen in the United States in 1883.

Maida has ranked as high as #1765 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Minnesota, New York, California, Texas, and Ohio.

In the past 5 years the name Maida has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Maida 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 Maida 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 Maida.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 43 43
2024 51 51
2023 46 46
2022 54 54
2021 43 43
2020 45 45
2019 50 50
2018 47 47
2017 40 40
2016 43 43
2015 44 44
2014 37 37
2013 26 26
2012 21 21
2011 23 23
2010 16 16
2009 23 23
2008 20 20
2007 22 22
2006 17 17
2005 13 13
2004 15 15
2003 19 19
2002 12 12
2001 12 12
2000 12 12
1999 15 15
1998 11 11
1997 10 10
1996 7 7
1995 8 8
1994 10 10
1992 5 5
1991 8 8
1990 10 10
1989 15 15
1988 15 15
1987 17 17
1986 11 11
1985 12 12
1984 12 12
1983 9 9
1982 14 14
1981 14 14
1980 21 21
1979 17 17
1978 14 14
1977 19 19
1976 12 12
1975 22 22
1974 11 11
1973 19 19
1972 9 9
1971 18 18
1970 18 18
1969 10 10
1968 10 10
1967 13 13
1966 12 12
1965 10 10
1964 7 7
1963 14 14
1962 20 20
1961 15 15
1960 22 22
1959 16 16
1958 16 16
1957 18 18
1956 17 17
1955 25 25
1954 28 28
1953 18 18
1952 26 26
1951 21 21
1950 26 26
1949 25 25
1948 27 27
1947 22 22
1946 22 22
1945 28 28
1944 32 32
1943 37 37
1942 33 33
1941 30 30
1940 37 37
1939 16 16
1938 18 18
1937 19 19
1936 17 17
1935 21 21
1934 17 17
1933 33 33
1932 20 20
1931 38 38
1930 16 16
1929 31 31
1928 22 22
1927 31 31
1926 40 40
1925 40 40
1924 48 48
1923 29 29
1922 54 54
1921 39 39
1920 46 46
1919 56 56
1918 57 57
1917 46 46
1916 56 56
1915 32 32
1914 24 24
1913 21 21
1912 15 15
1911 16 16
1910 7 7
1909 11 11
1908 9 9
1907 18 18
1906 13 13
1905 15 15
1904 10 10
1903 11 11
1902 10 10
1901 8 8
1900 14 14
1899 9 9
1898 17 17
1897 10 10
1896 10 10
1895 12 12
1894 12 12
1893 5 5
1892 9 9
1891 11 11
1890 6 6
1889 10 10
1888 12 12
1887 6 6
1886 8 8
1883 8 8

Top States for Maida (2024)

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
MN 26
70%
OH 6
16%
WA 5
14%