Kida
A variant form of the feminine name Keira meaning "little dark one".
Name Census estimates that about 154 living Americans carry the first name Kida. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kida today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kida births was 2020 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kida. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Kida with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
154
~ 1 in 2,225,678 Americans
Peak year
2020
17 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,169
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Kida: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kida from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 69 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kida by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kida during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kida
The name Kida finds its origins in various ancient cultures and languages, each with its own unique meaning and significance. One of the earliest known references to the name can be traced back to ancient Mesopotamia, where it was derived from the Akkadian word "qidatu," meaning "the eternal one" or "the everlasting." This name was often associated with deities and celestial beings, reflecting the reverence and awe held for the heavenly realm.
In ancient Egyptian mythology, the name Kida held a prominent place. It was believed to be connected to the name of the legendary city of Kida, a mythical realm said to exist beneath the waters. This name carried connotations of mystery, hidden knowledge, and the allure of the unknown depths.
The name Kida also finds roots in various Native American cultures. Among the Navajo people, it was often used to signify "the one who is wise" or "the one who possesses deep understanding." This name was bestowed upon individuals who exhibited exceptional wisdom, insight, and spiritual awareness.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Kida. One of the earliest recorded instances is Kida of Kadesh, a powerful ruler of the ancient city-state of Kadesh in modern-day Syria, who lived around the 14th century BCE. His reign was marked by military conquests and the expansion of his kingdom's influence in the region.
In the realm of literature, Kida is also the name of a fictional character in the novel "The Mysterious Island" by Jules Verne, published in 1874. Kida is portrayed as a young woman who is the last survivor of a lost civilization, adding an air of intrigue and adventure to the name.
Another prominent figure bearing the name Kida was Kida Kuromori (1898-1977), a Japanese philosopher and educator. He was renowned for his contributions to the field of moral education and his efforts to promote ethical values in the post-World War II era.
Kida Bhutto (1957-1996) was a Pakistani politician and the eldest daughter of former Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. She was actively involved in her father's political movement and played a significant role in the struggle for democracy in Pakistan.
Lastly, Kida Kudra (born 1975) is a contemporary Kenyan writer and activist. Her literary works often explore themes of social justice, gender equality, and the preservation of cultural traditions, earning her recognition and acclaim both within Kenya and internationally.
People
Kida + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kida as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kida: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kida?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 154 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kida going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,225,678 US residents.
Is Kida a common name?
We classify Kida as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 155 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kida most popular?
The single biggest year for Kida was 2020, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kida is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kida in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kida a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kida in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kida still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kida in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kida can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Kida?
You can see how many Americans are named Kida on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.