The nameAïda
Aïda is a girl's name made famous by Verdi's opera. It has been rising in France since the 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Aida is the heroine of Giuseppe Verdi's opera first performed in Cairo in 1871
Meaning
Aïda is often linked to the Arabic 'a'ida, "returning". The origin of the name chosen for the opera is debated.
Origin
Aida is the heroine of Giuseppe Verdi's opera first performed in Cairo in 1871, an Ethiopian princess held captive in Egypt.
History
Found in France since the early 20th century, Aïda grew in the 2010s and 2020s.
Popularity of the name Aïda
Aïda in France
Aïda was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,000 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Aïda. Its rise began around 1965, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Aïda in France were born before 2004. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 158 births a year on average, against 121 in the five years before.
Aïda in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aïda mean?
Aïda is often linked to the Arabic 'a'ida, "returning". The origin of the name chosen for the opera is debated.
What is the origin of the name Aïda?
Aida is the heroine of Giuseppe Verdi's opera first performed in Cairo in 1871, an Ethiopian princess held captive in Egypt.
Is Aïda a girl's or a boy's name?
Aïda is a girl's name.