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Rida

♂ Boy

Pronounced ree-DAH /riˈdɑː/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Rida (Ridha), 'contentment; acceptance; God's good pleasure' — also the epithet of Imam Ali al-Rida, the eighth Imam in Shia tradition. A reverent virtue name.Low

In 30 seconds: A serene Arabic name: Rida means 'contentment; God's good pleasure' (said 'ree-DAH'). Reverent and gentle.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Rida (Ridha), 'contentment; acceptance; God's good pleasure' — also the epithet of Imam Ali al-Rida, the eighth Imam in Shia tradition. A reverent virtue name.
U.S. rank (2020)#13635 ↘ Falling
2020 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 61

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620032020

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

Rida comes from the Arabic for 'contentment; acceptance; God's good pleasure,' and is the epithet of Imam Ali al-Rida. Borne reverently, it reads serene and meaningful, which we note — uncommon in the U.S. (said 'ree-DAH').

It appears extremely rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, serene, and reverent.

Did you know? Rida is Arabic for 'contentment; God's good pleasure' — also the epithet of Imam Ali al-Rida, the eighth Imam in Shia tradition — a reverent, serene name (said 'ree-DAH').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Rida — Arabic Rida/Ridha, 'contentment; God's good pleasure'; Imam Ali al-Rida

Variations

RidhaRedaRico

Nicknames

RidDa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rida mean?

Rida is Arabic for 'contentment; God's good pleasure' — also the epithet of Imam Ali al-Rida.

How do you pronounce Rida?

It's said ree-DAH /riˈdɑː/ — two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Rida a boy or girl name?

Here Rida is used as a boy's name; the name is also used for girls in some communities.

How popular is Rida?

Rida is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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