Ida

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Hardy; Work

Background: The name Ida originates from the Germanic name 'Ida,' which is derived from the Old High German word for 'hardy' or ' industrious.' In Greek, the name is linked to 'Ida,' referring to a mountain in Crete, and reflecting the idea of strength and stability.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#209
Total births
188,480
Most popular decade
1910s (104,766 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+351 ranks)
Years in Top 100
52
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

0.4% male 99.6% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1880
First year births
8
First year rank
#682
Peak year
1929
Peak year births
25
Peak rank
#1,443
Most recent year
1967
Recent year births
8
Recent rank
#2,985

Female

First year
1880
First year births
1,472
First year rank
#7
Peak year
1918
Peak year births
4,450
Peak rank
#57
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
211
Recent rank
#1,141

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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