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Alida

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Pronounced ə-LEE-dah /əˈli.dɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Germanic Alида (a form of Adelaide, 'noble'), or Latin alida, 'small winged one'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Noble and light: Alida is a form of Adelaide — 'noble' — with a 'winged' Latin echo. Soft, elegant, and vintage.
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Origin MediumGerman, Latin
MeaningFrom Germanic Alида (a form of Adelaide, 'noble'), or Latin alida, 'small winged one'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#4550 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births30 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1917
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,624

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191718802024

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

Alida comes from Germanic Alida — a form of Adelaide, from adal, 'noble' — and overlaps a Latin sense, 'small winged one' (routes layered, which we note). A soft, elegant vintage name across Europe.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, noble-or-winged at the root, and elegant.

Did you know? Alida is a graceful form of Adelaide ('noble') — and echoes a Latin sense, 'small winged one'; a soft, elegant European classic.
Overall data confidence 68%
Behind the Name — Alida — routes layered

Variations

AleidaAlydaAlida

Nicknames

AliLida

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If you like Alida…

Aleida— a fellow spelling
Adelaide— the fuller 'noble' name
Alina— a companion soft A- name
Mathilda— shares Alida's German roots
Amanda— shares Alida's Latin roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alida mean?

Alida is a form of Adelaide ('noble'), with a Latin 'winged' echo; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Alida?

It's said ə-LEE-dah /əˈli.dɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Alida a boy or girl name?

Alida is a girl's name.

How popular is Alida?

Alida is a rare name in the U.S.

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