Kida

Q: What is the origin of Kida?

Kida is of Japanese origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Kida a girl name?

Kida is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Beautiful"

Used across contexts as a short, phonetic name, sometimes influenced by media or family invention.

Themes:shortformmodernphoneticunisex

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Popularity History of Kida

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#8169Ranked nationally

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Kida did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Kida Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Kida.

8 ideas

kida

Nickname

kidy

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kie

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kiday

Nickname

kidao

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Baby Name Lists That Include Kida

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Kida mean?

Kida means "Beautiful". Used across contexts as a short, phonetic name, sometimes influenced by media or family invention.

What is the origin of Kida?

Kida is of Japanese origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Kida?

According to the latest SSA data, Kida is currently ranked #8169 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Kida a girl name?

Kida is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Kida?

Popular nicknames for Kida include kida, kidy, ki, ky, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Kida?

There are many names similar to Kida in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginJapanese, Modern English

Syllables2

Length4 letters

US Rank#8169

Trend→ Stable

Starts withK

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Akira Aizen Akai Akari Akio

Sisters

Aiko Akari Akemi Akiko Akyra

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