Heide

Heide is a girl's name of German origin meaning “heath.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Heide at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
German
Meaning
“heath”
Pronunciation
/ˈɦɛi̯.də/

About the name Heide

Heide belongs to the German tradition. Its meaning — “heath” — is the sense carried by its German roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Heide first appears in Social Security records in 1948. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1183 in 1968, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 2,103 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Heide in US records

First recorded (US)
1948
Best US rank
#1183 in 1968
Peak year
1968
Total since 1880
2,103

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Heide mean?

Heide means “heath” in its German roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Heide a boy or girl name?

Heide is a girl name.

What origin is the name Heide?

Heide comes from the German tradition.

How popular is the name Heide?

Heide first appears in US records in 1948. Its best-ever ranking was #1183 in 1968, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Heide?

Heide is pronounced /ˈɦɛi̯.də/ (IPA).

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