Ida
Pronunciation: [ EYED-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Ida first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 46 babies have been named Ida in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ida is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,298 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,298
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Ida is also used as a girl name, ranked #1143.
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About the Name Ida
Ida is a boy name .
Is Ida a boy or girl name? Ida is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,298 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,143. Ida is more commonly used as a girl name.
Ida is currently ranked #11,298 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Ida include Idan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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