Zaida

“Arabic; feminine form of Zayd, from a root meaning "to grow"” — Arabic origin

Girl's name · #2895 in the US (2025) · Vintage

Zaida has appeared in US records since 1881 — best rank #740 (1881) · 3,929 babies named Zaida all-time · 1 in 25,000 girls born in 2025.

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 5 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Zaidas

Zaida of Seville — Princess of Seville and possible Queen of León (1063<1071-1101<1107)
Zaida Ben-Yusuf — American photographer (1869–1933)
Zaida Catalán — Swedish lawyer and politician
Zaida Muxí — Argentine architect and city planner
Zaida Bergroth — Finnish film director

Among 31 notable people named Zaida:

No single standout — notable Zaidas spread across many fields.

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