Names Starting With I
GirlGerman#443 in 2025
Ida
Ida is a girls' name of German origin meaning “hardworking; prosperous; labor.” It ranked #443 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
EYE-dah
meaning & origin
The name Ida means “hardworking; prosperous; labor.” It comes from the German language tradition.
From the Old Norse and Germanic id, meaning work or labor. It was a fashionable Victorian name, and Mount Ida in Crete was sacred in Greek mythology. The name is staging a quiet revival as part of the old-soul name trend.
popularity over time
#5892020
#5482021
#5112022
#4762023
#4432024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #443 |
| 2023 | #476 |
| 2022 | #511 |
| 2021 | #548 |
| 2020 | #589 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Ida
- Ida B. Wells (journalist and activist)
- Ida Lupino (actress)
- Ida Tarbell (journalist)
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