Alida
Alida is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble or noble type.
Origin and history
Alida is a feminine given name of Germanic origin, traditionally considered a Dutch and German short form of Adelaide. It carries the meaning of 'noble' or 'noble type'. In the United States, it has been used consistently since the late 19th century as an elegant, less common alternative to Alice or Adelaide.
Popularity in the United States
4,650 babies in the United States have been named Alida since 1880. It ranks #2562 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1944.
States where it is most popular
- NY (50.2 %)
- CA (29.5 %)
- LA (6.9 %)
- PA (2.8 %)
- MI (2.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 167 |
| 1890-1900 | 258 |
| 1900-1910 | 223 |
| 1910-1920 | 407 |
| 1920-1930 | 370 |
| 1930-1940 | 297 |
| 1940-1950 | 371 |
| 1950-1960 | 460 |
| 1960-1970 | 324 |
| 1970-1980 | 382 |
| 1980-1990 | 333 |
| 1990-2000 | 294 |
| 2000-2010 | 312 |
| 2010-2019 | 295 |
| 2020-2029 | 157 |
Famous people named Alida
- Alida Valli: Actress
Nicknames
Ida, Lida, Ali
Fun facts
- Alida is a classic and well-established name in the Netherlands and Northern Europe.
- It derived as a contracted form of the Old High German name Adalheidis.