UK girl's name
Raidah
An Arabic feminine name meaning "guide" or "leader".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Raidah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Raidah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4634, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 4 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2003 to 2021. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Raidah. 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 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Raidah ranked #4634 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 4 girls were registered as Raidah.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Raidah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4634
2021
Births in 2021
4
Latest year
Peak year
2003
4 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Raidah mean?
The name Raidah is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "ra'ada," which means "to tremble" or "to shake with fear." It is a feminine name that gained popularity in the Middle East and other regions with significant Arab influence.
The earliest known use of the name Raidah can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the early Islamic era. It is believed that the name was initially given to newborn girls as a symbolic representation of the awe and reverence one should have towards the divine.
In the 9th century CE, a renowned Arab scholar and poet named Raidah bint Al-Mudhaffar was born in Basra, present-day Iraq. She was celebrated for her mastery of Arabic literature and her contributions to the literary circles of her time.
During the 11th century, Raidah Al-Andalusiyyah, a talented female poet from Andalusia (present-day Spain), gained recognition for her poetic works that delved into themes of love, spirituality, and the human experience.
In the 13th century, Raidah Al-Baghdadiyah, a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist from Baghdad, made significant contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and authored several influential works on Islamic law.
Another notable figure with the name Raidah was Raidah Al-Malikah, a 15th-century Yemeni princess and patron of the arts. She was known for her love of poetry and her support for literary endeavors within her court.
Over the centuries, the name Raidah has been carried by numerous individuals across various regions and cultures influenced by the Arab world. It has become a symbol of grace, reverence, and intellectual curiosity, reflecting the diverse and rich heritage of the Arab world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Raidah over time
The chart below shows babies named Raidah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Raidah, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2021, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Raidah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Raidah 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 | #4634 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5771 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3594 | 4 | 1 |
Related
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- Rebecca 45,764
- Rosie 35,558
- Rachel 19,034
- Rose 18,043
- Robyn 14,556
- Rosa 6,236
- Rhiannon 6,180
- Rachael 4,702
- Rebekah 4,395
- Rhianna 4,177
- Ruth 4,118
FAQ
Raidah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Raidah in the UK right now?
In 2021, Raidah was ranked #4634 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Raidah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 4 babies registered as Raidah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Raidah?
An Arabic feminine name meaning "guide" or "leader".
How many people are called Raidah in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Raidah across the 4 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.