Vida Girl

Popularity: #761 · Trend: → Stable

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: VEE-duh /ˈviːdə/

Origin: Spanish; Persian

Meaning: Spanish: life; Persian: wise

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Vida has roots in multiple languages, with its earliest forms traceable to the Latin word "vita," meaning "life." This Latin term evolved into various forms in different languages, influencing the development of the name. In Persian, Vida means "knowledge" or "wisdom," which adds another layer of meaning to the name.

The transition of Vida into English likely occurred through the influence of Latin and Persian, particularly during periods of cultural exchange and the spread of literature and philosophy in the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Historically, the name Vida has been associated with various notable figures and texts.

In the context of Christianity, the name can be linked to saints and biblical figures, although specific references are less prominent than with other names. The name gained some recognition in literary works, particularly during the 19th and 20th centuries, when it was used in poetry and prose, reflecting themes of life and vitality.

The name's connection to the concept of life has made it a symbol of vitality and resilience in various cultures. Culturally, Vida resonates with themes of life and wisdom, which have contributed to its enduring appeal.

The name has been embraced in various cultures, often symbolizing a connection to the essence of existence and the pursuit of knowledge. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Vidi or Viddy may appear in certain cultures, although they are not as widely recognized.

Overall, the name Vida encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic and cultural significance, bridging meanings across different languages and traditions.

Famous people named Vida

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

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

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Vida Blue is a former professional baseball player best known for his time with the Oakland Athletics, winning the Cy Young Award and being a six-time All-Star.

Vida Guerra is a model and actress best known for her appearances in FHM magazine and her work in music videos.

Fictional characters named Vida

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Vida is a fictional character from the animated series The Owl House. They are a member of the group known as the 'Bard Coven' and play a significant role in the story's development.

Sibling suggestions

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

VeraVinaVedaViolaVanyaVesper

Similar names

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

LilaNinaMiraZaraSinaCoraRheaTara

U.S. Historical Usage

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

Vida has ranked as high as #1806 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Florida.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Vida 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 Vida 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 Vida.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 187 0 187
2024 247 0 247
2023 230 0 230
2022 277 0 277
2021 261 0 261
2020 177 0 177
2019 192 0 192
2018 168 0 168
2017 162 0 162
2016 146 0 146
2015 187 0 187
2014 177 0 177
2013 179 0 179
2012 137 0 137
2011 137 0 137
2010 145 0 145
2009 100 0 100
2008 80 0 80
2007 85 0 85
2006 81 0 81
2005 56 0 56
2004 47 0 47
2003 26 0 26
2002 20 0 20
2001 22 0 22
2000 25 0 25
1999 29 0 29
1998 17 0 17
1997 24 0 24
1996 22 0 22
1995 25 0 25
1994 12 0 12
1993 19 0 19
1992 15 0 15
1991 15 0 15
1990 22 0 22
1989 14 0 14
1988 18 0 18
1987 27 0 27
1986 18 0 18
1985 17 0 17
1984 22 0 22
1983 10 0 10
1982 30 0 30
1981 21 0 21
1980 38 0 38
1979 28 0 28
1978 26 0 26
1977 25 0 25
1976 23 0 23
1975 34 5 29
1974 25 0 25
1973 45 10 35
1972 51 15 36
1971 58 8 50
1970 30 0 30
1969 27 0 27
1968 31 0 31
1967 45 0 45
1966 59 0 59
1965 62 0 62
1964 84 0 84
1963 87 0 87
1962 70 0 70
1961 90 0 90
1960 85 0 85
1959 75 0 75
1958 77 0 77
1957 85 0 85
1956 72 0 72
1955 72 0 72
1954 77 0 77
1953 81 0 81
1952 78 0 78
1951 52 0 52
1950 76 0 76
1949 66 0 66
1948 50 0 50
1947 64 0 64
1946 81 0 81
1945 57 0 57
1944 69 0 69
1943 78 0 78
1942 54 0 54
1941 71 0 71
1940 57 0 57
1939 66 0 66
1938 78 0 78
1937 94 0 94
1936 78 0 78
1935 97 0 97
1934 116 0 116
1933 106 0 106
1932 100 0 100
1931 129 0 129
1930 134 0 134
1929 159 0 159
1928 164 0 164
1927 159 0 159
1926 156 0 156
1925 188 0 188
1924 164 0 164
1923 182 0 182
1922 220 0 220
1921 200 0 200
1920 220 0 220
1919 191 0 191
1918 220 0 220
1917 193 0 193
1916 193 0 193
1915 187 0 187
1914 166 0 166
1913 135 0 135
1912 113 0 113
1911 101 0 101
1910 65 0 65
1909 83 0 83
1908 74 0 74
1907 78 0 78
1906 76 0 76
1905 89 0 89
1904 77 0 77
1903 95 0 95
1902 71 0 71
1901 84 0 84
1900 81 0 81
1899 65 0 65
1898 74 0 74
1897 72 0 72
1896 80 0 80
1895 78 0 78
1894 56 0 56
1893 57 0 57
1892 53 0 53
1891 61 0 61
1890 45 0 45
1889 45 0 45
1888 52 0 52
1887 40 0 40
1886 43 0 43
1885 25 0 25
1884 32 0 32
1883 22 0 22
1882 21 0 21
1881 14 0 14
1880 13 0 13

Top States for Vida (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
CA 60
30%
TX 27
14%
NY 25
13%
FL 23
12%
IL 14
7%
NJ 10
5%
MD 7
4%
OR 7
4%
MI 6
3%
AZ 6
3%
VA 5
3%
MA 5
3%
PA 5
3%