How Many People Are Named Houda?

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

Houda
Very Rare
Arabic

Houda means 'to protect' in Arabic, making it a name rich with guardianship. Only 111 people named Houda live in the US today, which means 1 in 2,978,978 Americans have this name. The peak year was 1997 with 10 births, showing it's a genuinely modern name.

~111
Living in US
1 in 2,978,978
Americans
1997
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To protect
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Protective Caring Strong
22
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 22 are believed to be natural leaders and visionaries.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

185,680
Worldwide Bearers
#5,656
Global Rank
🇲🇦 Morocco
126,328
🇩🇿 Algeria
27,625
🇹🇩 Chad
9,515
🇪🇬 Egypt
7,482
🇫🇷 France
2,313
🇪🇸 Spain
1,783
🇩🇯 Djibouti
1,544
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
1,457
🇲🇷 Mauritania
1,455
🇹🇳 Tunisia
1,292

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
111 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 22
98
Would be under 30 (88%)
14
Would be 30–60 (13%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 112 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: 1997

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
57
Classic Feel
22
Modern Appeal
98
International
100

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

📜 Houda Through the Generations

Houda, a name that's been around since the late 20th century, has seen its popularity slowly decline over time. With only 111 individuals bearing this name in the United States today, it's considered very rare. The majority of people named Houda are under 30 years old, indicating that it's a name predominantly chosen by younger parents. The peak year for Houda was 1997, when there were 10 births, suggesting that it's a newer-generation name that's becoming less popular with each passing year.

⭐ Famous People Named Houda

Houda is a given name and a surname of Arabic origin. Notable people with these names include:…

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✨ Similar Names to Houda

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Houda's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Houda

How Many People Have the Name Houda?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 111 people in the United States currently share the name Houda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,978,978 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Houda a Common or Rare Name?

Houda 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 Houda Mean?

Houda means "to protect" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Houda Most Popular?

The name Houda reached peak popularity in 1997, with 10 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 Houda?

Approximately 111 people named Houda live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 112. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,978,978 Americans.

Is Houda a rare name?

Houda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,978,978 Americans has this name.

What does the name Houda mean?

Houda means "to protect" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Houda more male or female?

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

When was Houda most popular?

Houda peaked in 1997 with 10 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 US111
All-Time Births112
1 in X1 in 2,978,978
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age22
Peak Year1997
World Rank#5,656
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.