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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Returning visitor or reward
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- eye-EE-duh
Aida is an Arabic name, pronounced eye-EE-duh, that means "returning visitor or reward." It's a short, three-syllable name with an open, musical sound.
Meaning & Origin of Aida
Meaning: Returning visitor or reward.
Origin: Arabic.
How to Pronounce Aida
eye-EE-duhIPA /aɪˈiːdə/
Popularity of Aida
Aida peaked at #669 in 1954, when 193 babies were given the name. In 2024 it ranked #1242 with 187 babies, so it's still given at nearly the same yearly count as at its peak, even though its rank is lower.
Names Like Aida
These names have followed a similar path to Aida in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Aida mean?
Returning visitor or reward.
How do you pronounce Aida?
Aida is pronounced eye-EE-duh (IPA: /aɪˈiːdə/).
Is Aida a popular name right now?
Aida peaked at #669 in 1954 and is ranked #1242 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1881–2024.)
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