Girl · #2,615 in 2026

Zaida

Name: Popularity of the name Zaida in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Zaida, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#2,615

Peak Rank

#740 (2011)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-12%

1881

First Year

2026

Last Year

2011

Peak Year

#740

Peak Rank

Total Count

105

Years Active

The Story of Zaida

Zaida first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1881, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2011, when 114 Zaidas were born — ranking #1,780 that year. As of 2026, Zaida ranks #2,615 for baby girls with 67 births, gradually falling (-12%). In total, more than 4K Zaidas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Zaida

Phonetically similar names — useful when Zaida is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zaida

What does the name Zaida mean?

Zaida is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1881. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Zaida in 2026?

In 2026, Zaida ranks #2,615 among girls' names in the U.S., with 67 babies given the name that year.

When was Zaida most popular?

Zaida reached its peak popularity in 2011, ranking #740 that year with 114 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Zaida most popular?

Zaida has historically been most popular in New York, Puerto Rico, Wisconsin. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Zaida.

Is Zaida a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Zaida is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Zaida?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zaida include Marilla, Katharina, Rosy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zaida

Zaida is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1881 and has accumulated 4K births in the dataset. Zaida's peak popularity came in 2011 when it ranked #740. Use the chart and map above to compare Zaida's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.