UK girl's name
Naida
A feminine name originating from India meaning "voice, sound from far away".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Naida is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Naida popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5730, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2015 to 2015. 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.
Naida is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Naida. 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 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Naida ranked #5730 for girls in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 3 girls were registered as Naida.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Naida as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5730
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
2015
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Naida mean?
The name Naida is believed to have its origins in the Slavic languages, particularly in the South Slavic region. It is derived from the word "nada," which means "hope" or "expectation" in various Slavic tongues. This name can be traced back to the Middle Ages, when it was used among the Slavic peoples of the Balkans and surrounding areas.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Naida can be found in the medieval Serbian epic poetry, where it appears as a female character. In these ancient tales, Naida is often portrayed as a symbolic figure representing hope and resilience amidst the struggles of war and conflict that plagued the region during that era.
During the Renaissance period, the name Naida gained popularity among the aristocratic circles of the Balkans. Several notable women from noble families bore this name, including Naida Branković, a Serbian noblewoman who lived in the 15th century and played a significant role in the cultural and political life of her time.
As the Slavic cultures spread and intermingled with other European societies, the name Naida also found its way into other languages and cultures. In the 18th century, a French writer and philosopher, Naida de Saint-Pierre, gained recognition for her literary works and intellectual contributions to the Enlightenment era.
Across the Atlantic, the name Naida also left its mark. Naida Comăneci, the Romanian gymnast born in 1961, achieved worldwide fame for her perfect score of 10.0 at the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal, becoming the first gymnast to receive this honor in an Olympic event.
Another notable figure bearing the name Naida was Naida Kuzmina, a Soviet cross-country skier who competed in the 1980s and won multiple medals at the Winter Olympics and World Championships, contributing to the rich sporting legacy of the Soviet Union.
Throughout history, the name Naida has transcended cultural and geographical boundaries, carrying with it the symbolic meaning of hope and expectation, reflecting the resilience and determination of those who bore this name in various walks of life.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Naida by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Naida 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5730 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Naida
- Niamh 20,347
- Nicole 19,687
- Natasha 15,578
- Nancy 12,607
- Naomi 12,199
- Natalie 10,885
- Nevaeh 7,869
- Nina 7,285
- Neve 7,180
- Natalia 7,099
- Nadia 6,032
- Nicola 4,927
FAQ
Naida: questions and answers
How popular is the name Naida in the UK right now?
In 2015, Naida was ranked #5730 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Naida most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 3 babies registered as Naida in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Naida?
A feminine name originating from India meaning "voice, sound from far away".
How many people are called Naida in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Naida across the 1 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.