Zaida
Zaida is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Prosperous, fortunate, or increasing.
Origin and history
Zaida is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning prosperous, fortunate, or increasing. It has a long history of usage across Arabic-speaking cultures and early Hispanic history. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare name that has seen steady, low-level usage over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
3,929 babies in the United States have been named Zaida since 1880. It ranks #2815 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1619.
States where it is most popular
- NY (28.8 %)
- CA (25.2 %)
- TX (24.8 %)
- FL (5.2 %)
- NC (2.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 28 |
| 1890-1900 | 14 |
| 1900-1910 | 10 |
| 1910-1920 | 62 |
| 1920-1930 | 41 |
| 1930-1940 | 19 |
| 1940-1950 | 26 |
| 1950-1960 | 215 |
| 1960-1970 | 254 |
| 1970-1980 | 280 |
| 1980-1990 | 263 |
| 1990-2000 | 450 |
| 2000-2010 | 896 |
| 2010-2019 | 889 |
| 2020-2029 | 482 |
Famous people named Zaida
- Zaida Ben-Yusuf: Photographer
Fun facts
- Zaida of Seville was an 11th-century Andalusian princess who became a prominent figure in Medieval Spanish history.
- The name functions as the feminine counterpart to the traditional Arabic masculine name Zaid or Zayd.