Vida

♀ Girl

Pronounced VEE-duh /ˈviː.də/High

Meaning: Life; from Spanish vida (life), from Latin vita (life)High

In 30 seconds: A simple, radiant Spanish name meaning 'life,' from the Latin vita. It belongs to the same semantic family as Zoe, Vivienne, and Vita — all names celebrating the gift of being alive.

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Origin HighSpanish, Latin

MeaningLife; from Spanish vida (life), from Latin vita (life)

U.S. rank (2025)#1218 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births187 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 12,434

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

Vida is the Spanish word for life, from Latin vita. The same root gives Vital, Vivienne, Vivian, and the Italian Vita. As a given name it is used in Spanish-speaking countries and has been adopted more broadly for its simple, luminous meaning.

Vida has appeared in U.S. birth data across the 20th and 21st centuries, used across Hispanic and general American communities. It ranked #1023 for girls in 2024, enjoying a quiet rise alongside other short Spanish and Latin names.

Did you know? Vida is the Spanish word for life — it appears in the title of the famous tango La Vida es un Carnaval (Life is a Carnival) by Celia Cruz, one of the most joyful celebrations of the word ever recorded.

Overall data confidence 96%

Behind the Name — Vida — Spanish/Latin etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

VitaVivida

Nicknames

Famous Bearers

★Vida Blue (1949-2023)
American Major League Baseball pitcher and MVP and Cy Young winner
★Vida Guerra (1974-)
Cuban-American model and actress

If you like Vida…

Zoe— the Greek equivalent meaning life — a different root, same meaning

Vivienne— French form from the Latin vita root, sharing the life meaning

Valeria— Latin/Spanish name with the same warm, vowel-rich feel

Jayda— lands in the same popularity range

Jada— a fellow Spanish choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vida mean?

Vida means 'life,' from Spanish vida and Latin vita. It shares its root with Vivienne, Vital, and the Italian Vita.

How do you pronounce Vida?

It's said VEE-duh — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Vida a boy or girl name?

Vida is used primarily as a girls' name.

How popular is Vida?

Vida ranked #1023 for U.S. girls in 2024.