Vida
Vida is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Life.
Origin and history
Vida is a classic female name derived from the Latin word for life. Historically used in Spanish and English-speaking regions, it carries a simple and vibrant meaning. In the United States, it has experienced a steady resurgence in contemporary usage.
Popularity in the United States
12,435 babies in the United States have been named Vida since 1880. It ranks #1444 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1006.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.1 %)
- TX (16.4 %)
- NY (6.4 %)
- IL (6.2 %)
- FL (5.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 307 |
| 1890-1900 | 641 |
| 1900-1910 | 808 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,564 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,812 |
| 1930-1940 | 998 |
| 1940-1950 | 647 |
| 1950-1960 | 745 |
| 1960-1970 | 640 |
| 1970-1980 | 307 |
| 1980-1990 | 215 |
| 1990-2000 | 200 |
| 2000-2010 | 542 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,630 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,379 |
Famous people named Vida
- Vida Blue: Athlete, Baseball Player
- Vida Goldstein: Suffragist, Activist
Fun facts
- British author and poet Vita Sackville-West shared a close variant of this vibrant Latin name root.
- Vida comes directly from the Latin word vita, which forms the basis for English words like vital and vitality.