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Maidah

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Pronounced MY-dah /ˈmaɪ.dɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic ma'idah, 'a table spread (with food); a banquet' (Al-Ma'idah, 'The Table Spread', is a chapter of the Quran); we note the Quranic wordLow

In 30 seconds: A table spread with food; a banquet: Maidah is Arabic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'MY-dah').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic ma'idah, 'a table spread (with food); a banquet' (Al-Ma'idah, 'The Table Spread', is a chapter of the Quran); we note the Quranic word
U.S. rank (2024)#8221 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 108

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220122024

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

Maidah comes from the Arabic ma'idah, 'a table spread (with food); a banquet' (Al-Ma'idah, 'The Table Spread', is a chapter of the Quran; we note the Quranic word). A lyrical, classic name (said 'MY-dah').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, a-table-spread at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Maidah means 'a table spread (with food); a banquet' in Arabic — Al-Ma'idah ('The Table Spread') is a chapter of the Quran — lyrical and classic (we note the Quranic word; said 'MY-dah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Maidah — Quranic word noted

Variations

MaidaMaaidah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maidah mean?

Maidah is Arabic for 'a table spread (with food); a banquet'. We note the Quranic word.

How do you pronounce Maidah?

It's said MY-dah /ˈmaɪ.dɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maidah a boy or girl name?

Maidah is a girl's name.

How popular is Maidah?

Maidah is a very rare name in the U.S.

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