Zaida Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Zaida is an Arabic name that means growth or abundance. Its linguistic path shows evolution from the Arabic Zayd to the Spanish Zaida. The name carries traits of uniqueness and cultural significance, and it does not have biblical relevance.
The name Zaida is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Zaida has been stalled for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Zaida' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3709th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6133rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2578th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2747th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3227th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2145th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2224th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Zaida' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Zaida"
Pronunciation
/ˈzaɪdə/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Zaida is derived from the Arabic word 'zaid', meaning 'growth' or 'abundance'. It is often associated with the idea of increase or expansion.
Meaning
growth, abundance
Language Evolution
Zayd (Arabic), Zaida (Spanish)
Historical Usage
Zaida gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in Spanish-speaking regions, during the Middle Ages as a feminine form of Zayd.
Variants & Derivatives
Zayda, Zaidah
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Zaida is perceived as a unique and exotic name, often favored for its cultural richness and melodic sound.
Famous People
Zaida Ben-Yusuf, a notable American photographer, Zaida M. N. A. Al-Huda, a prominent activist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Zaida"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Zaida"
"Zaida" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3709th of 9107 | 108 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 6133rd of 9204 | 29 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2578th of 12526 | 365 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2747th of 19264 | 429 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3227th of 27321 | 508 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2145th of 35406 | 1,385 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2224th of 30306 | 1,005 |
Regional Popularity of "Zaida" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Zaida" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
39.18% 952nd/2430 |
- |
100.00% 2775th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
84.34% 2477th/2937 |
36.15% 1259th/3483 |
85.42% 3005th/3518 |
56.65% 2291st/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
47.02% 2104th/4475 |
47.29% 2456th/5194 |
33.58% 2121st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
60.39% 2767th/4582 |
51.78% 2674th/5164 |
25.24% 1846th/7313 |
26.54% 1981st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
73.62% 2933rd/3984 |
45.58% 2045th/4487 |
33.77% 2304th/6822 |
36.17% 2270th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Zaida"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Zaida" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.