Ida

Industrious one

girlGermanic

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Ida meaning & origin

Ida is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Industrious one". Listed origin: Germanic.

Pronunciation

EYE-dah

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Ida. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Middle Name Ideas

  • Ida Rose
  • Ida Grace
  • Ida Marie
  • Ida Jane

Famous Namesakes

  • Ida B. Wells (journalist and activist)
  • Ida Lupino (actress and director)

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ida

What does the name Ida mean?

Ida is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Industrious one". Listed origin: Germanic.

How do you pronounce Ida?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is EYE-dah. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Ida?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Ida. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What middle names could work with Ida?

Try Ida Rose, Ida Grace, Ida Marie, Ida Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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