Zaida
Girl name · #2898 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Zaida? In official American birth records, Zaida has been tracked continuously since 1881, giving it 144 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 58 baby girls were named Zaida, placing it at #2898 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2294, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 31,034 girls born in 2025 was named Zaida.
Babies named Zaida per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 144-year story
Zaida first appears in the Social Security records in 1881, when 6 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2011, when 114 girls were named Zaida — good for #1780 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Zaida against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Zaida in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Zaida is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Zaida will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Zaida is most common
State-level data for Zaida is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Zaida
Statistically, parents drawn to Zaida tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Jaida, Aleida, Zenaida, Zayda, and Frida.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Zaida | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 58 | #2895 |
| 2024 | 73 | #2462 |
| 2023 | 82 | #2258 |
| 2022 | 78 | #2364 |
| 2021 | 89 | #2119 |
| 2020 | 102 | #1883 |
| 2019 | 69 | #2538 |
| 2018 | 71 | #2478 |
| 2017 | 89 | #2144 |
| 2016 | 78 | #2385 |
| 2015 | 81 | #2294 |
| 2014 | 91 | #2114 |
| 2013 | 102 | #1939 |
| 2012 | 91 | #2095 |
| 2011 | 114 | #1780 |
| 2010 | 103 | #1942 |
| 2009 | 100 | #2041 |
| 2008 | 99 | #2062 |
| 2007 | 111 | #1877 |
| 2006 | 91 | #2127 |
| 2005 | 107 | #1819 |
| 2004 | 84 | #2135 |
| 2003 | 84 | #2092 |
| 2002 | 74 | #2228 |
| 2001 | 80 | #2075 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Zaida?
In official American birth records, the name Zaida first appeared in 1881 (over 144 years ago), when 6 newborn girls received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Zaida a popular girl name?
Zaida ranked #2898 among girls in 2025 with 58 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2294.
When was the name Zaida most popular?
Zaida peaked in 2011, when 114 American girls received the name (ranked #1780 that year). Since 2011 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Zaida?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 31,034 newborn American girls was named Zaida. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.