Grady vs Idah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grady

Boy #371 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, illustrious"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#371
Total SSA Count
882
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Gray, Grade

Playground Safety Score

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Idah

Girl #24,335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Hardworking, industrious; prosperous"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American Germanic English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24,335
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ida

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Grady Rank #371
Idah Rank #24,335

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 vs #24335 for Idah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Grady ___

  • Grady James
  • Grady Lee
  • Grady Scott
  • Grady Allen
  • Grady Thomas
  • Grady Patrick

Idah ___

  • Idah Mae
  • Idah Grace
  • Idah Louise
  • Idah Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Grady

Brady Cody Hadley Finley Riley

If you choose Idah

Otto Hilda Herman Bertha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grady or Idah more popular?

Grady is more popular, ranked #371 compared to Idah at #24335 in the United States.

What do Grady and Idah mean?

Grady means "noble, illustrious" (Irish Gaelic origin). Idah means "Hardworking, industrious; prosperous" (Germanic origin).

Are Grady and Idah boy or girl names?

Grady is primarily a boy name. Idah is primarily a girl name.

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