Nahida
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Nahida is an Arabic name meaning “elevated”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Nahida
Nahida is an elegant and meaningful feminine name of Arabic origin. It directly translates to "elevated," "one who has reached a high level," or "prominent." This name conveys a sense of distinction, high status, and perhaps intellectual or spiritual ascent.
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Gender Usage of the Name Nahida
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Nahida is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Nahida
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Nahida is listed under Rare Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Extremely-Rare | — |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 707K births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 508K births |
| Australia | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 323M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Nahida ranked #11,699 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #6,430 in 2024 — a drop of 5,269 places. Nahida is uncommon in official lists but appears occasionally.
Historically, its best recorded position was #895 in 1949. Its lowest recorded position was #12,135 in 2011. Over the last 9 years (2016–2025) the name fell -1631 places (from #10,068 to #11,699).
Name StyleMethodology
Nahida is classified as Vintage Girl Names because its historical peak was 2004, followed by a decline to 0% of that peak and a recent recovery to 2.67x the preceding level.Characteristics of the Name Nahida
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- N — Girl Names Starting with N
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Nahida is structured with three syllables and a 010 stress pattern, creating an poised, measured tone. The phonetic flow suggests an Elegant & Timeless quality that feels grounded yet sophisticated. Its cadence gives the name a sense of stature.
Middle Names For Nahida
Middle names used with NahidaMethodology
Nahida is most frequently used with: Nahida Price
Middle name suggestions for NahidaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Nahida is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Nahida Moore · Nahida Mills · Nahida Marsh · Nahida Marks · Nahida Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Nahida
Sound Like Nahida Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Naheeda · Nahed · Nouhad · View all 10 names
Spelled Like Nahida Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Nahidah · Nahia · Nahila · View all 7 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Nancy · Nicole · Natalie · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Nahida Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Patricia · Rebecca · Amanda · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Nahida in ASL
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