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).