The nameAlida

Alida is a gentle name of Germanic origin, carried by an Italian screen star.

Meaning

Alida is often linked to the Germanic adal, "noble", through Adelaide.

Origin

Germanic, through Italian and Dutch.

History

In the United States Alida reached 403rd place in 1880.

Famous people named Alida

Popularity of the name Alida

Alida in the United States

4645thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
1917peak year (64 births)
4,624babies named Alida in the United States since 1880
03264 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Alida was most popular in the United States in the 1950s, with 460 births over the decade, 10% of all recorded babies named Alida. Half of all babies named Alida in the United States were born before 1954, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 26 births a year.

Alida in France

1903peak year (95 births)
2,205babies named Alida in France since 1900
04895 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Alida was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 755 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Alida. Half of all babies named Alida in France were born before 1916, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.

Alida in Norway

228thmost popular girls' name in Norway in 2025
2015peak year (48 births)
755babies named Alida in Norway since 1945
02448 1960198020002020
Births per year in Norway. Source: Statistics Norway (SSB), table 10467.

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Alida

Names from the same generation as Alida, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Alida mean?

Alida is often linked to the Germanic adal, "noble", through Adelaide.

What is the origin of the name Alida?

Germanic, through Italian and Dutch.

Is Alida a girl's or a boy's name?

Alida is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Alida?

In 2024, Alida was the 4645th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 30 births.

What are the variants of the name Alida?

Variants and related names of Alida include Lida.

What are good sibling names for Alida?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Vilma, Charlene, Ilona and Antonina for a sister, Hubert, Konrad, Ferdinand and Ervin for a brother.

Who are famous people named Alida?

Alida Valli, actress.