Raida

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Pronounced rah-EE-dah /rɑˈiː.dɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic ra'ida, the feminine of ra'id, 'leader; pioneer; scout' — a word used for trailblazers and pioneering women. An established Arabic girls' name; some American families may instead read it as a Rae- coinage, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A name for a trailblazer: Raida is Arabic for 'leader; pioneer' (said 'rah-EE-dah'). Strong and well documented.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic ra'ida, the feminine of ra'id, 'leader; pioneer; scout' — a word used for trailblazers and pioneering women. An established Arabic girls' name; some American families may instead read it as a Rae- coinage, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13102 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 35

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

Raida comes from Arabic ra'ida, feminine of ra'id, 'leader; pioneer; scout'. It carries a sense of going first. In the U.S. some families may instead read it as a Rae- style coinage, so routes can blur, which we note (said 'rah-EE-dah').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., better established in Arabic-speaking countries. Rare here, strong, and purposeful.

Did you know? In Arabic, ra'ida is the word used for a pioneering woman — the first to do something — which gives Raida a note of quiet courage.

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Raida — Arabic ra'ida, 'leader; pioneer'; possible U.S. Rae- reading

Variations

RaidahRaydaRaeda

Nicknames

RaiRaeDee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Raida mean?

Raida means 'leader; pioneer' in Arabic, from ra'ida, the feminine of ra'id.

How do you pronounce Raida?

It's said rah-EE-dah /rɑˈiː.dɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second; some U.S. families say RAY-duh.

Is Raida a boy or girl name?

Raida is a girl's name; the masculine form is Raid, which we note.

How popular is Raida?

Raida is very rare for girls in the U.S., better known in Arabic-speaking countries.