How Many People Are Named Aidah?

Complete statistics for the name Aidah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Aidah
Very Rare
Arabic

Aidah has a very unique sound, with only 179 total births in the U.S. and 178 still living, making it 1 in 1,856,256. It's a modern name, with most bearers under 30.

~178
Living in US
1 in 1,856,256
Americans
2021
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Returning or visitor
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Warm Generous Sociable Nurturing
5
Life Path Number

The number 5 is traditionally associated with freedom, adventure, and versatility. People connected to this number tend to be curious, adaptable, and drawn to new experiences and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

89,368
Worldwide Bearers
#11,259
Global Rank
🇺🇬 Uganda
63,075
🇮🇩 Indonesia
12,705
🇿🇲 Zambia
3,073
🇪🇬 Egypt
2,863
🇲🇾 Malaysia
2,686
🇲🇼 Malawi
1,163
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
897
🇵🇭 Philippines
836
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
745
🇰🇪 Kenya
510

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
178 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 10
179
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 179 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2021

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
65
Classic Feel
7
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Aidah Through the Generations

The name Aidah is quite rare, with just 179 total births in the U.S. history and 178 still living, which makes it 1 in 1,856,256 Americans. This name has seen a rise in popularity, peaking in 2021 with 14 births. The fact that almost all bearers are under 30 years old suggests it's a distinctly modern name, likely chosen by parents looking for something fresh and contemporary. The gap between the total births and current living bearers is significant, indicating that many who were born with this name have passed away. This name's journey from a relatively unknown choice to a rising trend is quite fascinating.

✨ Similar Names to Aidah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Aidah's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Aidah

How Many People Have the Name Aidah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 178 people in the United States currently share the name Aidah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,856,256 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Aidah a Common or Rare Name?

Aidah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Aidah Mean?

Aidah means "Returning or visitor" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Aidah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Aidah Most Popular?

The name Aidah reached peak popularity in 2021, with 14 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Aidah?

Approximately 178 people named Aidah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 179. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,856,256 Americans.

Is Aidah a rare name?

Aidah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,856,256 Americans has this name.

What does the name Aidah mean?

Aidah means "Returning or visitor" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Aidah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Aidah are male and 100% are female.

When was Aidah most popular?

Aidah peaked in 2021 with 14 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US178
All-Time Births179
1 in X1 in 1,856,256
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age10
Peak Year2021
World Rank#11,259
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.