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Zaida
Pronounced ZAY-da /Λzaj.da/Medium
Meaning: GrowthMedium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Zaida is an Arabic name meaning 'growth', suggesting increase and flourishing. It belongs to a family of names built on the same root, including the related Zeyd and Zejd.
The name has a historical footprint in the West too, as with American portrait photographer Zaida Ben-Yusuf, who worked in turn-of-the-century New York.
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Zaida Ben-Yusuf (1869β1933)American portrait photographer in New York City.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Zaida mean?
Zaida is usually explained as meaning 'growth' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.
How do you pronounce Zaida?
It's commonly said ZAY-da /Λzaj.da/.
Is Zaida a boy or girl name?
In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Zaida is used as a girl name.
How popular is Zaida?
In 2024, Zaida ranked #2478 in the U.S. for girls, with 73 births recorded.