Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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Vida
GirlSpanish, Portuguese· “life”
- Meaning
- life
- Origin
- Spanish, Portuguese
- Pronunciation
- VEE-duh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,218
- US babies 2025
- 187
- Best rank
- #320 (1903)
- Peak year
- 2022
Meaning and origin of Vida
Vida is a Spanish and Portuguese name that means “life”.
Vida is the Spanish and Portuguese word for life, and as a name it carries that meaning directly. In English it has sometimes been explained as a short form of Davida, the feminine of David. Several other languages have similar names, but the life association is the one most parents recognize today. Vida is short, bright and easy to say, with a clear vintage feel that suits the current taste for compact, meaningful names. It works well as a first or middle name and pairs nicely with longer surnames.
Popularity over time
Vida has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 67 different years. Its best national rank was #320 in 1903, and the most babies received it in 2022, when 277 were named Vida. In 2025, 187 babies were named Vida, and it ranked #1,218 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #458 in 1920, #1,063 in 1950, #2,535 in 1980, #4,786 in 2000, #1,545 in 2010, and #1,218 in 2025. Of the 12,435 US girls named Vida since records began, 15% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 1,630 babies. Since 2010, 3,009 more have been named Vida.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Mazikeen, Mazie, Loyalty, Aarna, and Aleyna.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Vida ranked highest in California, Colorado, and Florida.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #614 | 52 |
| Colorado | #629 | 9 |
| Florida | #953 | 17 |
| Indiana | #1027 | 6 |
| Washington | #1035 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Vida is usually pronounced VEE-duh, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with V and ends in “-da”.
Middle names for Vida
A few middle names that flow with Vida: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Vida
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vida mean?
Vida is a Spanish and Portuguese name that means “life”.
What is the origin of the name Vida?
Vida has Spanish and Portuguese roots. Vida is the Spanish and Portuguese word for life, and as a name it carries that meaning directly.
Is Vida a popular name?
Not especially. Vida ranked #1,218 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Vida a boy or girl name?
Vida is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Vida?
Vida is usually pronounced VEE-duh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings