Huda
Every Huda since 1976 — 2,021 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Huda
Huda is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,739 in 2025 with 117 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 2,021 American babies have been named Huda. Its peak came in 2025, when 117 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Huda stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Huda year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 117 | #1,739 |
| 2024 | 81 | #2,289 |
| 2023 | 70 | #2,530 |
| 2022 | 72 | #2,495 |
| 2021 | 57 | #2,938 |
| 2020 | 82 | #2,205 |
| 2019 | 67 | #2,612 |
| 2018 | 88 | #2,153 |
| 2017 | 79 | #2,330 |
| 2016 | 65 | #2,676 |
| 2015 | 66 | #2,694 |
| 2014 | 60 | #2,859 |
| 2013 | 51 | #3,196 |
| 2012 | 43 | #3,669 |
| 2011 | 42 | #3,686 |
| 2010 | 39 | #3,913 |
| 2009 | 58 | #2,980 |
| 2008 | 63 | #2,836 |
| 2007 | 52 | #3,263 |
| 2006 | 35 | #4,195 |
| 2005 | 44 | #3,427 |
| 2004 | 59 | #2,760 |
| 2003 | 65 | #2,507 |
| 2002 | 52 | #2,867 |
| 2001 | 49 | #2,934 |
| 2000 | 41 | #3,295 |
| 1995 | 26 | #4,013 |
| 1990 | 20 | #4,752 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,823 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,460 |
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Famous people named Huda
- Huda Sha'arawi Social activist · 1879–1947
- Huda Zoghbi Physician · b. 1954
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Huda in 2025?
Huda ranked #1,739 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 117 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Huda?
2,021 babies have been named Huda in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Huda most popular?
Huda peaked in 2025, when 117 newborns received the name.
Is Huda a boy or girl name?
Huda is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Huda rising or falling?
Huda is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Huda?
Well-known people named Huda include Huda Sha'arawi (social activist), Huda Zoghbi (physician).