Ida is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1946 in 2012 with 101 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 226 births ranking #1104. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 17,433 girls born was named Ida. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Ida is a compact vintage classic with a quietly sturdy feel. It sounds gentle, but its older roots are practical and resilient.
The name was once very widely used and now feels fresh again because of the return of short, antique girls' names. Its appeal lies in simplicity, strength, and old-fashioned clarity.