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Nida

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Pronounced NEE-duh /ˈniː.də/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic nida, 'call; voice; summons'. Widely used in Arabic-speaking countries, in Türkiye, and across South Asia in Urdu-speaking families. A clear, resonant word-name.Medium

In 30 seconds: Nida is Arabic for 'call' or 'voice' — short, clear and widely loved (said 'NEE-duh').
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Origin MediumArabic, Urdu
MeaningFrom the Arabic nida, 'call; voice; summons'. Widely used in Arabic-speaking countries, in Türkiye, and across South Asia in Urdu-speaking families. A clear, resonant word-name.
U.S. rank (2024)#14744 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1995
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,434

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199519052024

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

Nida comes straight from the Arabic word nida, 'call; voice; summons'. It is well used in Arabic-speaking countries, in Türkiye, and by Urdu-speaking families in Pakistan, India and the diaspora. Two clean beats and a meaning about being heard — a name with quiet carry (said 'NEE-duh').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare here, familiar across the Arab world and South Asia.

Did you know? Nida is the Arabic word for a call or summons — the sound of a voice carrying, which makes it a name about being heard.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Nida — Arabic nida 'call; voice; summons'

Variations

NidaaNedaNedaa

Nicknames

NidNini

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nida mean?

Nida means 'call', 'voice' or 'summons' in Arabic.

How do you pronounce Nida?

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

Is Nida a boy or girl name?

Nida is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Nida?

Nida is rare in the U.S. but well used in Arabic-speaking countries and South Asia.

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