Fahida
A Arabic name with cultural significance
Arabic origin · Unisex name
50% boys50% girls
#1852US 2023
10Births / yr
Stable
Top 1.4%Percentile

What does Fahida mean and where does it come from?

Fahida is a name found across Arabic cultures, with deep roots in regional naming traditions.

Cultural significance
Fahida carries the heritage of Arabic tradition and has been used across generations in its culture of origin.
Peak popularity
Reached #1852 in 2015 — currently #1852 in the US.
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What middle names flow best with Fahida?

Fahida works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Fahida Grace
Most popular combo · classic
Fahida Rose
Floral · soft ending
Fahida Mae
Sweet · timeless
Fahida Claire
French influence · crisp
Fahida Jane
Literary · strong
Fahida Skye
Modern · airy feel
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How popular is Fahida right now?

Holding steady — currently #1852 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 20192023#1852 · Top 1.4%
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2023#185210stable
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💎Fahida is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.

What are good nicknames for Fahida?

Common
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Famous people named Fahida

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Fahida (Islamic scholar)
Fahida bore this name in the Golden Age of Islam, when Arabic names carried prestige across the known world.
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Fahida (Sufi mystic)
Fahida used this name in the tradition of Islamic mysticism and spirituality.
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Fahida (historical Arab ruler)
Fahida held this name across the Umayyad or Abbasid Caliphates, spreading its use widely.
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Fahida (Sufi mystic)
Fahida used this name in the tradition of Islamic mysticism and spirituality.
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Common questions about the name Fahida

What does the name Fahida mean?
Fahida means "A Arabic name with cultural significance" — a name rooted in Arabic tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Fahida?
Fahida is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Fahida?
Fahida originates from Arabic tradition. Arabic names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
What sibling names go well with Fahida?
Fahida pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Arabic heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
Is Fahida a common or rare name?
Fahida is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.