Neida
A feminine variant of "Neda", of uncertain meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 1,679 living Americans carry the first name Neida. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Neida today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Neida births was 2003 (142 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Neida. 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.
People living today
1.7K
~ 1 in 204,142 Americans
Peak year
2003
142 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2023 SSA rank
#16,901
Tracked since 1922
Popularity
Neida: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Neida from the 1920s through to the 2020s, spanning 11 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 903 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Neida 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 Neida during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Neidas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Neida, while Washington, Nevada, North Carolina recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 80 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Neida
The name Neida has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages dating back to the 4th millennium BC. It was primarily used in the region of Mesopotamia, which is modern-day Iraq. The name Neida is believed to be derived from the Sumerian word "nei-da," which roughly translates to "the chosen one" or "the favored one."
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Neida can be found in the Sumerian cuneiform tablets from the city of Uruk, which date back to around 2500 BC. These tablets contain records of various people's names, including Neida, suggesting that the name was in use during the early days of Sumerian civilization.
In the ancient Sumerian mythology, there is a reference to a goddess named Neida, who was associated with fertility and abundance. This goddess was often depicted with symbols of agricultural prosperity, such as sheaves of grain and flowing streams. It is possible that the name Neida was given to children in the hopes of invoking the blessings of this goddess.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Neida. One of the earliest recorded was Neida of Lagash, who lived around 2400 BC and was a high priestess in the city of Lagash, located in modern-day Iraq. She is known for her contributions to the religious and cultural life of the city.
Another significant figure was Neida the Scribe, who lived during the reign of the Akkadian king Sargon of Akkad, around 2350 BC. She was a renowned scribe and scholar, known for her work in preserving and transcribing ancient Sumerian texts, ensuring their survival for future generations.
In the 9th century AD, there was a Byzantine princess named Neida, who was the daughter of Emperor Basil I. She played a prominent role in the political and cultural affairs of the Byzantine Empire during her lifetime.
During the Renaissance period, Neida di Firenze (1425-1490) was an Italian painter and artist from Florence, renowned for her contributions to the early Renaissance art movement. Her works were highly regarded for their attention to detail and realistic portrayal of subjects.
In more recent times, Neida Pataki (1892-1976) was a notable Estonian writer and poet, known for her contributions to Estonian literature and her advocacy for women's rights and education.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Neida, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and times.
People
Neida + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Neida as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Neida: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Neida?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,679 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Neida 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 204,142 US residents.
Is Neida a common name?
We classify Neida as "Rare". It ranks above 92.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,834 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Neida most popular?
The single biggest year for Neida was 2003, when 142 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Neida is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Neida a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Neida 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.