How Many People Are Named Rida?

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

Rida
Very Rare
Arabic

Rida means 'leader' in Arabic, making it both rare and meaningful among female names. Only 1,010 people named Rida live in the US today, representing just 1 in 326,768 Americans. The majority, 90%, are under 30, showing its status as a modern, trendy choice.

~289
Living in US
1 in 1,146,883
Americans
2005
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Leader
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Determined Confident
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and love of freedom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

111,045
Worldwide Bearers
#9,256
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
22,476
🇲🇦 Morocco
19,490
🇵🇰 Pakistan
18,782
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
15,387
🇸🇩 Sudan
8,924
🇱🇾 Libya
8,446
🇩🇿 Algeria
3,818
🇮🇳 India
1,823
🇪🇬 Egypt
1,800
🇰🇭 Cambodia
1,781

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
60 (6%)
♀ Female
950 (94%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
926
Would be under 30 (90%)
77
Would be 30–60 (7%)
27
Would be over 60 (3%)

All 1,030 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: 2005

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
22
Modern Appeal
98
International
99

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

📜 Rida Through the Generations

Rida has seen a steady presence in the United States since the early 2000s, peaking in popularity in 2005 with 57 births. Today, the name is predominantly found among younger individuals, with 926 out of the 1,010 living bearers being under 30 years old. This trend reflects Rida's status as a relatively new generation name, with fewer older adults carrying the moniker.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 86
Texas 83
Illinois 79
California 49
New Jersey 36
Virginia 12
Florida 5

✨ Similar Names to Rida

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rida's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Rida

How Many People Have the Name Rida?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 289 people in the United States currently share the name Rida. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,146,883 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rida a Common or Rare Name?

Rida 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 Rida Mean?

Rida means "leader" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Rida in SSA data, approximately 6% are male and 94% are female.

When Was Rida Most Popular?

The name Rida reached peak popularity in 2005, with 57 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Rida?

Approximately 289 people named Rida live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 289. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,146,883 Americans.

Is Rida a rare name?

Rida is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,146,883 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rida mean?

Rida means "leader" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Rida more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 6% of people named Rida are male and 94% are female.

When was Rida most popular?

Rida peaked in 2005 with 57 births that year. Current trend: 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 US289
All-Time Births289
1 in X1 in 1,146,883
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2005
World Rank#9,256
Male %6%
Female %94%

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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.