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Aleida

♀ Girl

Pronounced a-LEHEE-da /aː.ˈlɛi̯.daː/Medium

Meaning: Nobleness, nobilityMedium

In 30 seconds: Aleida is a Dutch name meaning 'nobleness' or 'nobility.' It is an elegant form tied to the wider Adelaide family of names.
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Origin MediumDutch, Spanish
MeaningNobleness, nobility
U.S. rank (2025)#2543 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births69 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,121

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319182025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aleida comes from Dutch tradition with the meaning 'nobleness, nobility,' marking it as a name of high birth and dignity. It sits among related forms such as Aleid, Aletta, Alida, Aleyda, and Alize. Together these spellings trace a single noble root through Dutch and neighboring usage.

The variants Alida and Aleyda show how the name shifts vowels across regions while holding onto its 'nobility' meaning and graceful sound.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Aleida is 'nobleness, nobility', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Aleida — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

AleidAlettaAlidaAleydaAlize

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Aleida Guevara (1960-)
    Cuban physician and eldest daughter of Che Guevara

If you like Aleida…

Aleyda— A spelling variation carrying the same 'nobility' meaning.
Amada— another Spanish name
Yolanda— lands in the same popularity range
Briseida— shares the -da ending
Adelaida— a fellow Spanish choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aleida mean?

Aleida is usually explained as meaning 'nobleness, nobility' and is most often linked with Dutch tradition.

How do you pronounce Aleida?

It's commonly said a-LEHEE-da /aː.ˈlɛi̯.daː/.

Is Aleida a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Aleida is used as a girl name.

How popular is Aleida?

In 2024, Aleida ranked #2741 in the U.S. for girls, with 62 births recorded.

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