Elida

♀ Girl

Pronounced eh-LEE-dah /ɛˈli.dɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Greek Elis/Elida, a region of ancient Greece (home of Olympia); also a Spanish name (a feminine of Elidio); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Classic and soft: Elida is a Greek place-name (Elis, home of Olympia) and a Spanish girls' name. Lyrical, gentle, and warm.

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Origin MediumGreek, Spanish

MeaningFrom Greek Elis/Elida, a region of ancient Greece (home of Olympia); also a Spanish name (a feminine of Elidio); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#4204 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births34 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1946

Total births (all-time)≈ 7,776

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Elida comes from Greek Elis/Elida, a region of ancient Greece that hosted Olympia and the original Olympic Games, and is also a Spanish girls' name (a feminine echoing Elidio; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, gentle name across the Spanish-speaking world.

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, a-place-in-Greece-or-Spanish-name at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Elida (Elis) was a region of ancient Greece, home to Olympia and the first Olympic Games — and is a soft Spanish girls' name; lyrical and gentle.

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Elida — routes layered

Variations

ElidiaElideElyda

Nicknames

EliLida

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elida mean?

Elida is from Greek Elis (a region home to Olympia), and is also a Spanish girls' name; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Elida?

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

Is Elida a boy or girl name?

Elida is a girl's name.

How popular is Elida?

Elida is a rare name in the U.S.