Neida

♀ Girl

How to Pronounce Neida

Pronounced NAY-duh /ˈneɪ.də/Medium

Meaning: Neida is a feminine name from the Spanish-speaking world, most often explained as a clipped or contracted form within names like Adelaida, Aneida or Nélida rather than a word with its own gloss. Its precise origin is not firmly settled, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Neida is a Spanish-language girl's name (said 'NAY-duh') — usually a short form tied to names like Adelaida or Nélida, with an uncertain exact origin.

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MeaningNeida is a feminine name from the Spanish-speaking world, most often explained as a clipped or contracted form within names like Adelaida, Aneida or Nélida rather than a word with its own gloss. Its precise origin is not firmly settled, which we note.

U.S. rank (2023)#16901 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,834

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

Neida circulates in Spanish-speaking communities, where it is generally read as a contraction or variant within the Adelaida/Nélida orbit rather than a standalone vocabulary word. Because sources do not agree on a single root, its meaning is best described as uncertain, which we note honestly instead of inventing one.

Its unusual arc — a long, low presence from the 1920s to a 2003 peak — reflects sustained use among Latino families rather than any single fashion. It is not part of the Anglophone vintage revival; it reads simply as a quiet Hispanic given name.

Did you know? Neida shows a strikingly long American record, first appearing in 1922 and peaking as late as 2003 — a slow, steady Latina name rather than a trend spike.

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Neida — Spanish given name; likely short form of Adelaida/Nelida; origin uncertain

Variations

NelidaAneidaNeyda

Nicknames

NeiNeni

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Neida mean?

Neida is a Spanish-language girl's name, usually explained as a short form within names like Adelaida or Nelida; its exact origin is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Neida?

It's said NAY-duh /ˈneɪ.də/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Neida a boy or girl name?

Neida is used as a girl's name in Spanish-speaking communities.

How popular is Neida?

Neida has been a quiet, steady choice among Latino families across the twentieth century rather than a trend name.