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Rida

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Pronounced REE-dah /ˈri.dΙ‘/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic rida, 'contentment, satisfaction; God's good pleasure, divine acceptance'; here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: Contentment and grace: Rida is Arabic for 'contentment; God's pleasure'. Serene, devout, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic rida, 'contentment, satisfaction; God's good pleasure, divine acceptance'; here for girls
U.S. rank (2025)#6773 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 986

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 200519282025

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 Arabic rida, 'contentment, satisfaction; God's good pleasure, divine acceptance' β€” a cherished spiritual virtue. A serene, devout name across the Muslim world, used for both sexes, here for girls.

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, contentment at the root, and serene.

Did you know? Rida means 'contentment, satisfaction; God's good pleasure' in Arabic β€” a serene, devout name (a spiritual virtue), used for both sexes.
Overall data confidence 75%
Arabic references β€” rida β€” etymology

Variations

RidhaRedaRidaa

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rida mean?

Rida is Arabic for 'contentment, satisfaction; God's good pleasure'.

How do you pronounce Rida?

It's said REE-dah /ˈri.dΙ‘/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rida a boy or girl name?

Rida is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Rida?

Rida is a rare name in the U.S.

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