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Hoda

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Pronounced HOH-dah /ˈhoʊ.dɑː/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Hoda (Huda), 'guidance; right guidance; the path of truth.' A warm, meaningful name, well known through broadcaster Hoda Kotb.Medium

In 30 seconds: A warm Arabic name: Hoda means 'guidance; the right path' (said 'HOH-dah'). Simple and meaningful.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Hoda (Huda), 'guidance; right guidance; the path of truth.' A warm, meaningful name, well known through broadcaster Hoda Kotb.
U.S. rank (2024)#12613 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1987
Total births (all-time)≈ 508

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198719722024

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

Hoda (also Huda) is Arabic for 'guidance; the path of truth.' It reads as a soft, virtue-leaning name, warm at heart, familiar through Hoda Kotb, and gently rare in the U.S. (said 'HOH-dah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Arabic-speaking families. Rare, warm, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Hoda is Arabic for 'guidance' or 'the right path' — a gentle, meaning-rich name carried today by broadcaster Hoda Kotb (said 'HOH-dah').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Hoda — Arabic 'guidance; the right path'

Variations

HudaHoudaHooda

Nicknames

HodiDodo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hoda mean?

Hoda is Arabic for 'guidance; right guidance; the path of truth.'

How do you pronounce Hoda?

It's said HOH-dah /ˈhoʊ.dɑː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hoda a boy or girl name?

Hoda is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Hoda?

Hoda is a rare name in the U.S., seen mostly in Arabic-speaking families.

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