Zaida

Zaida is a girl's name of Spanish 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 73 girls in the United States.

Zaida at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Zaida

Zaida belongs to the Spanish 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, Zaida first appears in Social Security records in 1881. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #826 in 1881, and in 2024 73 babies received the name — 3,871 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Zaida in US records

First recorded (US)
1881
Best US rank
#826 in 1881
Peak year
2011
Babies named Zaida in 2024
73
Total since 1880
3,871

Zaida in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2005
Best rank
#3218 in 2007
Babies named Zaida in 2025
3
Total since 1996
54

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zaida mean?

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

Is Zaida a boy or girl name?

Zaida is a girl name. In 2024, 73 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Zaida?

Zaida comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Zaida?

Zaida first appears in US records in 1881. Its best-ever ranking was #826 in 1881, and 73 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.