Zaida Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationZYE-duh / /ˈzaɪdə/Arabic; Spanish
Meaning
Arabic: prosperous; Spanish: fortunate
Historical & Cultural Background
Zaida is derived from the Arabic name Zaydah, which means 'growth' or 'abundance'. It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Arabic-speaking regions and among Spanish speakers. The name gained popularity in the Iberian Peninsula during the Moorish period, reflecting the cultural exchange between Arabic and Spanish languages.
Similar Names
Variants
- Zayda
- Zaidah
International Variants
- Zaïda (French)
- Zayda (Spanish)
Famous people named Zaida
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zaida was first seen in the United States in 1881. Zaida has ranked as high as #1232 nationally, which occurred in 2011, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Florida, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Zaida has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Zaida (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 10 | |
| CA | 7 | |
| GA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1881 | 6 |
| 1885 | 8 |
| 1886 | 8 |
| 1889 | 6 |
| 1894 | 8 |
| 1897 | 6 |
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1915 | 8 |
| 1916 | 13 |
| 1917 | 11 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1921 | 9 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1932 | 9 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1947 | 11 |
| 1949 | 10 |
| 1950 | 12 |
| 1951 | 15 |
| 1952 | 13 |
| 1953 | 13 |
| 1954 | 28 |
| 1955 | 21 |
| 1956 | 29 |
| 1957 | 26 |
| 1958 | 25 |
| 1959 | 33 |
| 1960 | 19 |
| 1961 | 24 |
| 1962 | 38 |
| 1963 | 21 |
| 1964 | 27 |
| 1965 | 22 |
| 1966 | 37 |
| 1967 | 21 |
| 1968 | 22 |
| 1969 | 23 |
| 1970 | 30 |
| 1971 | 19 |
| 1972 | 34 |
| 1973 | 30 |
| 1974 | 29 |
| 1975 | 38 |
| 1976 | 25 |
| 1977 | 29 |
| 1978 | 20 |
| 1979 | 26 |
| 1980 | 24 |
| 1981 | 26 |
| 1982 | 25 |
| 1983 | 22 |
| 1984 | 22 |
| 1985 | 25 |
| 1986 | 32 |
| 1987 | 23 |
| 1988 | 30 |
| 1989 | 34 |
| 1990 | 31 |
| 1991 | 40 |
| 1992 | 42 |
| 1993 | 24 |
| 1994 | 47 |
| 1995 | 52 |
| 1996 | 33 |
| 1997 | 39 |
| 1998 | 69 |
| 1999 | 73 |
| 2000 | 66 |
| 2001 | 80 |
| 2002 | 74 |
| 2003 | 84 |
| 2004 | 84 |
| 2005 | 107 |
| 2006 | 91 |
| 2007 | 111 |
| 2008 | 99 |
| 2009 | 100 |
| 2010 | 103 |
| 2011 | 114 |
| 2012 | 91 |
| 2013 | 102 |
| 2014 | 91 |
| 2015 | 81 |
| 2016 | 78 |
| 2017 | 89 |
| 2018 | 71 |
| 2019 | 69 |
| 2020 | 102 |
| 2021 | 89 |
| 2022 | 78 |
| 2023 | 82 |
| 2024 | 73 |