Elida

Elida is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 26 girls in the United States.

Elida at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Elida

Elida belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Elida first appears in Social Security records in 1886. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #618 in 1935, and in 2024 26 babies received the name — 7,742 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Elida in US records

First recorded (US)
1886
Best US rank
#618 in 1935
Peak year
1946
Babies named Elida in 2024
26
Total since 1880
7,742

Elida in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2012
Best rank
#4684 in 2014
Babies named Elida in 2023
3
Total since 1996
18

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elida mean?

The meaning of Elida is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Elida a boy or girl name?

Elida is a girl name. In 2024, 26 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Elida?

Elida comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Elida?

Elida first appears in US records in 1886. Its best-ever ranking was #618 in 1935, and 26 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].