Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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Zaida
GirlArabic, Spanish· “growth, abundance”
- Meaning
- growth, abundance
- Origin
- Arabic, Spanish
- Pronunciation
- ZAY-duh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,932
- US babies 2025
- 58
- Best rank
- #826 (1881)
- Peak year
- 2011
Meaning and origin of Zaida
Zaida is an Arabic and Spanish name that is usually said to mean “growth, abundance”.
Zaida is a name with Arabic roots, often explained as growing or abundance, and it has long been used in Spain, where Arabic names entered Spanish culture during the medieval period. In Spanish tradition, Zaida is also remembered as the name of Zaida of Seville, a Muslim noblewoman who became a consort of King Alfonso VI of Castile. The name has a warm, graceful sound and is used in both Spanish-speaking and Arabic-speaking communities.
Popularity over time
Zaida first appears in US Social Security records in 1881. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 3 different years, starting in 1881. Its best national rank was #826 in 1881, and the most babies received it in 2011, when 114 were named Zaida. In 2025, 58 babies were named Zaida, and it ranked #2,932 nationally. That is 28% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #3,953 in 1920, #3,233 in 1950, #3,505 in 1980, #2,373 in 2000, #1,958 in 2010, and #2,932 in 2025. Of the 3,929 US girls named Zaida since records began, 23% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 889 babies. Since 2010, 1,371 more have been named Zaida.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Briza, Brystol, Jalaya, Analee, and Kendyll.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Zaida ranked highest in Texas and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #2382 | 9 |
| California | #3520 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Zaida is usually pronounced ZAY-duh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with Z and ends in “-da”.
Middle names for Zaida
A few middle names that flow with Zaida: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Zaida
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zaida mean?
Zaida is an Arabic and Spanish name that is usually said to mean “growth, abundance”.
What is the origin of the name Zaida?
Zaida has Arabic and Spanish roots. Zaida is a name with Arabic roots, often explained as growing or abundance, and it has long been used in Spain, where Arabic names entered Spanish culture during the medieval period.
Is Zaida a popular name?
Not especially. Zaida ranked #2,932 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Zaida a boy or girl name?
Zaida is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Zaida?
Zaida is usually pronounced ZAY-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