Candida
Pronunciation: [ k-AND-ihd-uh ]
Candida is a girl baby name. Ranked #38,699 in the US, popular nicknames include Can, Cay, and Canie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Candida is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AND-ihd-uh.
Parents who love the name Candida often also consider Jesus, Guillermina, Dorrit .
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Historical Record
Candida first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,915 babies have been named Candida in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Candida is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,699 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,699
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Candida
Candida is a girl name .
Candida is currently ranked #38,699 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Candida include Can, Cay, Canie, and Candie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Candida include Candace, Candy, Candice . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis