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Huda

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Pronounced HOO-dah /ˈhuː.dɑː/High

Meaning: right guidance, the guided pathHigh

In 30 seconds: Huda is a beautiful Arabic name meaning right guidance or the guided path. It is one of the most spiritually significant names in Islam, referring to divine guidance.
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Origin HighArabic
Meaningright guidance, the guided path
U.S. rank (2025)#1739 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births117 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,016

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519772025

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

Huda derives from the Arabic root h-d-y meaning guidance, right direction. It is connected to the concept of divine guidance in Islamic theology, one of the most fundamental concepts in the Quran.

Huda is widely used across the Arab world and Muslim communities globally. It gained fashion influence through Lebanese-Egyptian beauty entrepreneur Huda Kattan, founder of Huda Beauty.

Did you know? The first word of the second verse of the Quran, hudal lil muttaqeen (guidance for the God-fearing), uses the same root as Huda — making this name echo one of the most recited phrases in daily Islamic prayer.
Overall data confidence 95%
Wehr, Arabic-English Dictionary — reference for HudaBehind the Name: Huda — name etymology reference

Variations

HoudaHudaa

Nicknames

Hu

Famous Bearers

  • ★Huda Kattan (1983–present)
    Iraqi-American beauty entrepreneur and influencer, founder of the cosmetics brand Huda Beauty.

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Frequently Asked

What does Huda mean?

Huda means right guidance or the guided path in Arabic, a deeply spiritual concept in Islamic theology.

How do you pronounce Huda?

Huda is pronounced HOO-dah (/ˈhuː.dɑː/), with two syllables.

Is Huda a girl's name?

Yes, Huda is used as a feminine name across Arab and Muslim communities.

How popular is the name Huda?

Huda is popular across the Arab world and gained global visibility through beauty entrepreneur Huda Kattan.

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