Zaida
Every Zaida since 1881 — 3,929 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zaida
Zaida is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,932 in 2025 with 58 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1881, 3,929 American babies have been named Zaida. Its peak came in 2011, when 114 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Zaida stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zaida year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 58 | #2,932 |
| 2024 | 73 | #2,490 |
| 2023 | 82 | #2,268 |
| 2022 | 78 | #2,387 |
| 2021 | 89 | #2,130 |
| 2020 | 102 | #1,892 |
| 2019 | 69 | #2,560 |
| 2018 | 71 | #2,504 |
| 2017 | 89 | #2,159 |
| 2016 | 78 | #2,411 |
| 2015 | 81 | #2,317 |
| 2014 | 91 | #2,128 |
| 2013 | 102 | #1,950 |
| 2012 | 91 | #2,114 |
| 2011 | 114 | #1,787 |
| 2010 | 103 | #1,958 |
| 2009 | 100 | #2,063 |
| 2008 | 99 | #2,076 |
| 2007 | 111 | #1,885 |
| 2006 | 91 | #2,148 |
| 2005 | 107 | #1,837 |
| 2004 | 84 | #2,153 |
| 2003 | 84 | #2,105 |
| 2002 | 74 | #2,250 |
| 2001 | 80 | #2,095 |
| 2000 | 66 | #2,373 |
| 1995 | 52 | #2,485 |
| 1990 | 31 | #3,521 |
| 1985 | 25 | #3,516 |
| 1980 | 24 | #3,505 |
| 1975 | 38 | #2,231 |
| 1970 | 30 | #2,521 |
| 1965 | 22 | #2,683 |
| 1960 | 19 | #2,902 |
| 1955 | 21 | #2,471 |
| 1950 | 12 | #3,233 |
| 1945 | 5 | #5,236 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | 5 | #5,243 |
| 1925 | 6 | #4,967 |
| 1920 | 8 | #3,953 |
| 1915 | 8 | #3,431 |
| 1910 | 5 | #2,786 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | 8 | #840 |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zaida in 2025?
Zaida ranked #2,932 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 58 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zaida?
3,929 babies have been named Zaida in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zaida most popular?
Zaida peaked in 2011, when 114 newborns received the name.
Is Zaida a boy or girl name?
Zaida is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zaida rising or falling?
Zaida is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.