Naida Girl

Popularity: #942 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: NAY-duh //ˈneɪdə//

Origin: Arabic; Slavic

Meaning: Arabic: 'water'; Slavic: 'serpent'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Naida has its roots in the Slavic languages, particularly deriving from the word "nada," which means "hope" or "wish." This etymology reflects a positive connotation, linking the name to aspirations and desires. The name has also been associated with the Arabic word "na'idah," meaning "water nymph" or "river spirit," which adds a layer of mythological significance.

The transition of Naida into English likely occurred through cultural exchanges and migrations, particularly during the 19th century when Slavic names began to gain recognition in Western contexts. Historically, the name Naida has been noted in various literary and artistic works, particularly in the 19th and 20th centuries, where it has been used to evoke themes of beauty and nature.

The name's association with water nymphs resonates with various mythologies, where such figures often symbolize purity and the ethereal qualities of nature. While specific historical figures bearing the name are less documented, its usage in literature has contributed to its cultural significance.

In addition to its linguistic roots, Naida carries symbolic weight in various cultures, often representing femininity and grace. The name has been embraced in different regions, reflecting a blend of cultural influences, particularly in Eastern European countries.

Its melodic sound and lyrical quality have made it appealing in artistic expressions, including poetry and music. The name's enduring presence in various forms of art underscores its cultural resonance, making it a name that evokes both beauty and depth.

Famous people named Naida

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

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

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Naida Alia is a singer best known for her participation in the Eurovision Song Contest and her hit singles.

Naida Kovačević is a professional athlete best known for her achievements in swimming competitions.

Fictional characters named Naida

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Naida is a fictional character from the video game series League of Legends. She is a champion known for her abilities to manipulate water and assist her allies in battle.

Sibling suggestions

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

NadiaNayaNiaNaomiNara

Similar names

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

MayaLaylaZaraKiraTaliaSaraiZinaRainaLinaAida

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Naida was first seen in the United States in 1907.

Naida has ranked as high as #2048 nationally, which occurred in 1930, and has been most popular in New York, Texas, Kansas, Michigan, and Missouri.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Naida 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 Naida 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 Naida.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 6 6
2020 12 12
2019 7 7
2017 8 8
2016 9 9
2015 7 7
2014 7 7
2013 12 12
2012 8 8
2011 14 14
2010 8 8
2009 17 17
2008 6 6
2007 21 21
2006 13 13
2005 14 14
2004 7 7
2003 20 20
2002 11 11
2001 16 16
2000 13 13
1999 10 10
1998 8 8
1997 12 12
1996 7 7
1995 7 7
1992 5 5
1991 7 7
1990 9 9
1988 9 9
1987 7 7
1986 5 5
1985 12 12
1984 13 13
1983 10 10
1982 8 8
1981 10 10
1980 10 10
1979 10 10
1978 13 13
1977 8 8
1976 14 14
1975 7 7
1974 12 12
1973 9 9
1972 9 9
1971 13 13
1969 10 10
1968 7 7
1967 16 16
1966 10 10
1965 15 15
1963 10 10
1962 12 12
1961 7 7
1960 19 19
1959 17 17
1958 13 13
1957 23 23
1956 12 12
1955 12 12
1954 16 16
1953 21 21
1952 14 14
1951 17 17
1950 14 14
1949 18 18
1948 13 13
1947 18 18
1946 17 17
1945 11 11
1944 26 26
1943 23 23
1942 17 17
1941 14 14
1940 14 14
1939 16 16
1938 25 25
1937 18 18
1936 27 27
1935 21 21
1934 37 37
1933 36 36
1932 42 42
1931 36 36
1930 44 44
1929 28 28
1928 29 29
1927 40 40
1926 40 40
1925 38 38
1924 40 40
1923 36 36
1922 22 22
1921 19 19
1920 16 16
1919 16 16
1918 22 22
1917 26 26
1916 17 17
1915 19 19
1914 20 20
1913 8 8
1912 16 16
1911 5 5
1910 10 10
1909 10 10
1908 10 10
1907 9 9

Top States for Naida (2007)

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
TX 9
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