Nida
Girl name · 18 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Nida: 18 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 6 births in 1995.
With roots in both Arabic and Sanskrit, Nida carries the lovely meanings of “call” or “voice” in Arabic, and “sound” or “river” in Sanskrit, making it a name that resonates across cultures. The late Nida Blanca, a beloved Filipina actress, brought the name to prominence in Southeast Asian cinema, while the Indian poet and lyricist Nida Fazli lent it a lyrical, artistic association in Urdu literature. While there is a coastal town called Nida in Lithuania, its origin is unrelated, deriving from the Curonian language. The name also appears as a short form of longer names like Bernida or Nidalah, and its soft, two-syllable sound has a gentle, melodic quality that feels both modern and timeless.
Girl 5 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19956 babies
- Latest (2002)
- #6403 babies
- Total births
- 18since 1994
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y