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Ida Meaning

    

What does Ida mean?

The name Ida is of English origin.

The meaning of Ida is "prosperous".

It is also of German origin, where its meaning is "industrious leader".

Ida is generally used as a girl's name.

It consists of 3 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced I-da.

The Given Name Ida

Ida is good for parents who want a name that is mesmerizing and luminous.

This great little girl name has a natural brilliance.

A name that will flow off your tongue.

Ida falls into the classic name category.

Some famous bearers of this name include: Ida Alstad, and Ida Lupino.

Ida Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 1,221 in baby name popularity for girls with 190 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 1,316 in baby name popularity for girls with 177 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name.

View the Ida Name Popularity Page to see how the popularity trend for Ida has changed since 1880, or to compare the popularity of Ida to other names.

Ida Related Names

The names Iden, Iida are all forms of Ida.

Ida has the diminutives (nicknames) Idelle, Idetta, Idette.

Famous Idas

  • Ida ~ 1 hurricane
  • Ida Alstad ~ Handball Player
  • Ida Lupino ~ Actress
  • Ida of Herzfeld ~ Saint
  • Ida of Louvain ~ Saint
  • Ida Saxton McKinley ~ U. S. First Lady (1897-1901)

Ida Numerology

Want to know how your name choice may effect your child?

Then take a look at the Numerological Report For Ida.

It may give you some insight about your new baby.

Children named Ida are often lucky and outspoken but most of all they are read more >>

Ida Name Fun

Would you like to fingerspell the name Ida in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name Ida.

Just for fun, see the name Ida in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Ida in Nautical Flags page.