Idia

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Pronounced ee-DEE-ah /iˈdiː.ə/Medium

Meaning: An Edo (Benin, Nigeria) name carried by the revered Queen Mother Idia, mother of Oba Esigie, celebrated for her wisdom, courage, and power in the Benin Kingdom. The word's literal meaning is not firmly documented, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A name of great heritage: Idia honors the revered Queen Mother Idia of Benin (said 'ee-DEE-ah'). Strong and storied.

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Origin LowEdo, Nigerian

MeaningAn Edo (Benin, Nigeria) name carried by the revered Queen Mother Idia, mother of Oba Esigie, celebrated for her wisdom, courage, and power in the Benin Kingdom. The word's literal meaning is not firmly documented, which we note.

U.S. rank (2022)#14227 ↘ Falling

2022 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1916

Total births (all-time)≈ 34

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

Idia is an Edo name from Benin (Nigeria), borne by the celebrated Queen Mother Idia, whose likeness is famous in Benin art. Its literal meaning is not firmly recorded, which we note -- a heritage-rich name, extremely rare in the U.S. (said 'ee-DEE-ah').

Newly emerging and extremely rare in U.S. data. Rare, storied, and strong.

Did you know? Idia honors the revered Queen Mother Idia of the Benin Kingdom -- mother of Oba Esigie, famed for her wisdom and power; the word's literal meaning is not firmly documented, which we note (said 'ee-DEE-ah').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Idia — Edo/Benin; Queen Mother Idia; literal meaning undocumented

Variations

IdiahIdiyaIdea

Nicknames

IdiDia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Idia mean?

Idia is an Edo (Benin) name borne by the revered Queen Mother Idia; its literal meaning is not firmly documented, which we note.

How do you pronounce Idia?

It's said ee-DEE-ah /iˈdiː.ə/ -- 3 syllables, stress on the second.

Is Idia a boy or girl name?

Idia is a girl's name.

How popular is Idia?

Idia is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.