Ann vs Ida

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ann

Girl #1,144 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian Latin

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,144
Total SSA Count
211
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Annie

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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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Popularity Comparison

Ann Rank #1,144
Ida Rank #1,143

Ida is more popular, ranked #1143 vs #1144 for Ann.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ann ___

  • Ann Marie
  • Ann Elizabeth
  • Ann Louise
  • Ann Grace
  • Ann Margaret
  • Ann Claire

Ida ___

  • Ida Mae
  • Ida Rose
  • Ida Claire
  • Ida Louise
  • Ida Pearl
  • Ida Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ann

Mary Jane Ruth George William

If you choose Ida

Ada Olive Pearl Otto Jasper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ann or Ida more popular?

Ida is more popular, ranked #1143 compared to Ann at #1144 in the United States.

What do Ann and Ida mean?

Ann means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin). Ida means "work, labor" (Germanic origin).

Are Ann and Ida boy or girl names?

Ann is primarily a girl name. Ida is primarily a girl name.

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