Houda

Houda is a girl's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2015.

Houda at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Houda

Houda belongs to the Muslim & Arabic 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, Houda first appears in Social Security records in 1993. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #8575 in 1997, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 112 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Houda in US records

First recorded (US)
1993
Best US rank
#8575 in 1997
Peak year
1997
Total since 1880
112

Houda in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#3099 in 2003
Babies named Houda in 2015
3
Total since 1996
22

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Houda mean?

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

Is Houda a boy or girl name?

Houda is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2015.

What origin is the name Houda?

Houda comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Houda?

Houda first appears in US records in 1993. Its best-ever ranking was #8575 in 1997, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.