Is Elida a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Elida is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Elida?

It’s currently ranked #924 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Elida?

eh-LIE-duh · IPA: /ɛˈlaɪdə/

Elida Girl

Popularity: #924 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationeh-LIE-duh / ɛˈlaɪdə

Spanish; Hebrew

Meaning

Spanish: 'noble'; Hebrew: 'God has answered'

Historical & Cultural Background

Elida is a name with roots in both Spanish and Hebrew cultures. In Spanish-speaking countries, it is often associated with nobility and grace. The Hebrew origin connects it to themes of divine response and faith. The name has been used in various forms throughout history, reflecting its adaptability across cultures.

Trend Summary

Elida has seen a modest level of popularity in the United States, with a steady presence over the years.

Variants

Elidah
Elida

International Variants

Elida (Spanish)
Elida (Hebrew)

Famous people named Elida

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Fictional characters named Elida

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Sibling Suggestions

Elena Lila Mira Sofia Clara Nina

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Elida was first seen in the United States in 1886. Elida has ranked as high as #831 nationally, which occurred in 1946, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Illinois, New York, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Elida has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Elida (2023)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	9	60%
CA	6	40%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1886	5
1889	6
1891	7
1892	8
1893	10
1894	9
1895	8
1896	10
1897	9
1898	5
1901	7
1902	7
1903	7
1904	9
1905	8
1906	5
1907	9
1908	11
1909	9
1910	12
1911	11
1912	20
1913	16
1914	29
1915	33
1916	22
1917	22
1918	30
1919	42
1920	41
1921	40
1922	42
1923	40
1924	59
1925	71
1926	79
1927	73
1928	84
1929	105
1930	95
1931	95
1932	92
1933	88
1934	89
1935	110
1936	98
1937	98
1938	104
1939	93
1940	84
1941	104
1942	109
1943	128
1944	115
1945	112
1946	141
1947	119
1948	130
1949	107
1950	117
1951	124
1952	96
1953	115
1954	95
1955	93
1956	106
1957	113
1958	91
1959	92
1960	80
1961	81
1962	72
1963	77
1964	69
1965	63
1966	41
1967	68
1968	57
1969	63
1970	72
1971	68
1972	50
1973	65
1974	72
1975	70
1976	64
1977	62
1978	47
1979	55
1980	73
1981	76
1982	67
1983	66
1984	50
1985	55
1986	59
1987	45
1988	51
1989	58
1990	73
1991	62
1992	61
1993	66
1994	52
1995	63
1996	74
1997	60
1998	54
1999	55
2000	51
2001	63
2002	52
2003	44
2004	49
2005	48
2006	52
2007	46
2008	48
2009	41
2010	39
2011	44
2012	43
2013	43
2014	23
2015	35
2016	39
2017	42
2018	32
2019	43
2020	44
2021	31
2022	35
2023	40
2024	26