Candida
Pronunciation: [ k-AND-ihd-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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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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- 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, Cand, Candy, Candie, Ida, Iday, Idaie, Cay, Caie, and Cankins. 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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