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Ida vs Ada

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ida

Girl #1,143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"work, labor"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian English Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,143
Total SSA Count
211
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ada

Girl #193 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, nobility"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Italian Turkish Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#193
Total SSA Count
1,563
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ida Rank #1,143
Ada Rank #193

Ada is more popular, ranked #193 vs #1143 for Ida.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ida or Ada more popular?

Ada is more popular, ranked #193 compared to Ida at #1143 in the United States.

What do Ida and Ada mean?

Ida means "work, labor" (Germanic origin). Ada means "noble, nobility" (Germanic origin).

Are Ida and Ada boy or girl names?

Ida is primarily a girl name. Ada is primarily a girl name.

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