Idah vs Sherley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Idah Rank #24,335
Sherley Rank #24,179

Sherley is more popular, ranked #24179 vs #24335 for Idah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Idah ___

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

Sherley ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Idah

Otto Hilda Herman Bertha

If you choose Sherley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Idah or Sherley more popular?

Sherley is more popular, ranked #24179 compared to Idah at #24335 in the United States.

What do Idah and Sherley mean?

Idah means "Hardworking, industrious; prosperous" (Germanic origin).

Are Idah and Sherley boy or girl names?

Idah is primarily a girl name. Sherley is primarily a girl name.

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