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UK girl's name

Kaida

A feminine name of multiple origins, including American meaning "little dragon".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Kaida is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kaida popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 9 births.

This profile covers 29 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2012 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 56% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 29 living people in the UK are called Kaida. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Kaida ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2012, when 9 girls were registered as Kaida.
  • About 29 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kaida as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4192

2024

Births in 2024

5

Latest year

Peak year

2012

9 births

Estimated living

29

2026

Meaning

What does Kaida mean?

The given name Kaida is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language. It is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "qaida," which means "leader" or "guide." This suggests that the name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were seen as natural leaders or those who possessed qualities of guidance and direction.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kaida can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the time of the Islamic Golden Age. Historical records indicate that there was a notable scholar and poet named Kaida ibn al-Muhalhal al-Andalusi, who lived in the city of Cordoba in present-day Spain. He was renowned for his contributions to Arabic literature and his expertise in the field of linguistics.

In the 10th century, there is mention of a prominent Muslim jurist and theologian named Kaida ibn Hudhayl al-Baghdadi. He was born in Baghdad and is celebrated for his work in the field of Islamic jurisprudence, particularly his contributions to the development of the Mu'tazili school of thought.

Moving forward to the 12th century, there was a Persian poet and philosopher named Kaida Nishapuri, who hailed from the city of Nishapur in present-day Iran. His poetic works were widely acclaimed and he was known for his profound insights on spiritual and philosophical matters.

In the 14th century, the name Kaida appears in the historical records of the Ottoman Empire. There was a renowned Ottoman statesman and military commander named Kaida Pasha, who played a crucial role in the expansion of the Ottoman territories and the consolidation of their power in the region.

Another notable figure in history who bore the name Kaida was Kaida bint Malik al-Kindi, an 8th-century Arab philosopher and mathematician. She was a pioneering figure in the fields of physics, philosophy, and astronomy, and her contributions were significant in shaping the intellectual discourse of her time.

While the name Kaida has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and has been adopted by various communities around the world. However, the specific histories and contexts surrounding its usage in different regions may vary.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Kaida over time

The chart below shows babies named Kaida registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Kaida, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Kaida
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Decades

Kaida by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kaida was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4799 12 3
2010s #4162 17 3

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FAQ

Kaida: questions and answers

How popular is the name Kaida in the UK right now?

In 2024, Kaida was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Kaida most popular?

The peak year on record was 2012, with 9 babies registered as Kaida in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kaida?

A feminine name of multiple origins, including American meaning "little dragon".

How many people are called Kaida in the UK?

A total of 29 babies have been registered as Kaida across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.