Ida Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Ida means 'hardworking' or 'noble.'
Meaning of the Name Ida
Ida is a Germanic name derived from the element 'id,' which means 'work' or 'labour.' It can also be a short form of names such as Adelaide or Iuditha. The name has been used in various cultures throughout history and carries different meanings, including 'hardworking,' 'industrious,' or 'noble.'
Popularity of the Name Ida
The popularity for the name Ida peaked in popularity in the year 1918 with 4,450 births, which ranked number 100 out of 9,303 unique names for that year. Ida had the most female births in 1918 with 4,450, which ranked number 57 out of 5,585 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1929 with 25, which ranked number 1,443 out of 4,545 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Ida has increased sharply over the last ten years from 101 births to 224 births, an increase of 121.78%. Among females, Ida has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 101 births to 224 births, an increase of 121.78%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ida
- 20 Year Trend of Ida: 187.18%
- 10 Year Trend of Ida: 121.78%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Ida: 121.78%
Popularity of Ida by State
Among females, Ida was most popular in Midwestern states with 67 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 24 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Ida. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 1128 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1517 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 370 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 746 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 623 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 606 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 547 |
| MT | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 156 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 1406 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 694 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 326 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 955 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 908 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 2419 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 602 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 851 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 372 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Ida
- Total Births of Ida: 243 (8.29%)
- Female Births of Ida: 243 (8.29%)
Given the upward trend of Ida over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 8.29% increase in total births, for a total of 243 births in 2024. For Females, births for Ida have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 243 female births in 2024, an increase of 8.29%.