Mida
A variant spelling of the name Mita, of uncertain origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 25 living Americans carry the first name Mida. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Mida today is around 54 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mida births was 1922 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mida. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Mida. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
25
~ 1 in 13,710,174 Americans
Peak year
1922
11 babies that year
Average age
54
years old
1989 SSA rank
#13,772
Tracked since 1883
Popularity
Mida: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mida from the 1880s through to the 1980s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 42 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Mida remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mida 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 Mida 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 Mida
The given name Mida is believed to have its origins in ancient Greek language and culture, dating back to the classical era. It is derived from the Greek word "medon," which means "ruler" or "lord." The name was likely bestowed upon individuals who held positions of power or authority within Greek society.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mida can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus. He mentions a wealthy king named Midas, who was said to have the ability to turn everything he touched into gold. This mythological figure has become a popular figure in Greek folklore and has been referenced in various literary works throughout history.
In the realm of historical figures, Mida was the name of a Greek philosopher who lived during the 5th century BCE. He was a student of Socrates and is known for his contributions to the field of ethics and virtue. Another notable individual named Mida was a Greek sculptor from the 4th century BCE, whose works were highly celebrated for their intricate details and lifelike quality.
Moving forward in time, the name Mida appears in several medieval texts and chronicles. One such example is Mida of Bari, an Italian monk and scholar who lived in the 11th century CE. He was renowned for his extensive knowledge of theology and his contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts.
In more recent history, Mida was the name of a prominent Italian architect from the 16th century. Mida Fontana was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in Rome, including the Church of San Sebastiano al Palatino and the Palazzo Fontana.
Other notable individuals with the name Mida include Mida Rodrigues, a Brazilian painter and sculptor from the 20th century, and Mida Ingriš, a Croatian writer and poet who was active in the latter half of the 20th century.
While the name Mida has its roots in ancient Greek culture, it has been adopted and used across various regions and time periods, often associated with individuals who have made significant contributions in fields such as philosophy, art, literature, and architecture.
People
Mida + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mida as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Mida: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mida?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 25 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mida 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 13,710,174 US residents.
Is Mida a common name?
We classify Mida as "Very Rare". It ranks above 43.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 123 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mida most popular?
The single biggest year for Mida was 1922, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mida is about 54 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mida a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mida 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.
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.