How Many People Are Named Idah?

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

Idah
Very Rare
Hebrew

Idah is a very rare female name with only 40 recorded births in the US. That's just 1 in 23,174,157,303 Americans! With most people named Idah over 60, it's definitely a classic.

~0
Living in US
1 in 2,147,483,647
Americans
1916
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Hebrew origin, meaning 'exalted'
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Dignified Respected Strong
22
Life Path Number

Life-path number 22 is associated with leadership and vision, suggesting that people named Idah might be natural leaders with a strong sense of purpose.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

157,593
Worldwide Bearers
#6,663
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
59,539
🇿🇲 Zambia
32,453
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
14,425
🇲🇼 Malawi
14,257
🇮🇷 Iran
11,346
🇿🇦 South Africa
7,735
🇮🇱 Israel
6,168
🇰🇪 Kenya
4,999
🇺🇬 Uganda
1,781
🇳🇬 Nigeria
1,493

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (50%)
♀ Female
0 (50%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 112
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
40
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 40 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: 1916

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
39
Classic Feel
74
Modern Appeal
26
International
100

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

📜 Idah Through the Generations

Idah, a name that's been around since 1916 when it peaked with 7 births, has seen a stable trend throughout the years. Today, there are no living individuals named Idah in the United States, making it incredibly rare. The oldest generation holds the majority of those named Idah, with 40 being over 60 years old, indicating a strong preference for this name in past decades. This unique name has a rich history, though its usage has dwindled significantly.

✨ Similar Names to Idah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Idah's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Idah

How Many People Have the Name Idah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 0 people in the United States currently share the name Idah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,147,483,647 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Idah a Common or Rare Name?

Idah 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 Idah Mean?

Idah means "Hebrew origin, meaning 'exalted'" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Idah in SSA data, approximately 50% are male and 50% are female.

When Was Idah Most Popular?

The name Idah reached peak popularity in 1916, with 7 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Idah?

Approximately 0 people named Idah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 40. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,147,483,647 Americans.

Is Idah a rare name?

Idah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,147,483,647 Americans has this name.

What does the name Idah mean?

Idah means "Hebrew origin, meaning 'exalted'" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Idah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 50% of people named Idah are male and 50% are female.

When was Idah most popular?

Idah peaked in 1916 with 7 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US0
All-Time Births40
1 in X1 in 2,147,483,647
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age112
Peak Year1916
World Rank#6,663
Male %50%
Female %50%

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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.