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Ida

Ida means 'hard working' or 'diligent' and has a classic, timeless charm. It evokes the qualities of resilience and strength, suggesting a nurturing spirit that is both compassionate and determined.

Key Stats

Total births188,695
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year1918
Peak generationG.I. Gen
First recorded1910
Most recent2025
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

CA — 21%NY — 21%TX — 20%OH — 20%PA — 18%

Notable People

Ida B. Wells (Journalist, activist, and suffragist) · Ida Lupino (Actress and director) · Ida Tarbell (Journalist and muckraker) · Ida Corr (Singer and songwriter) · Ida Eisenhower (Mother of President Dwight D. Eisenhower)

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