unisex name
Hamida
hah-MEE-dah (Arabic)
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 1,037
Hamida is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 90% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Hamida is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in France in 1975, when 30 babies were given the name.
- After peaking in the 1970s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1956.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Hamida Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1950s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 30 |
| 1960s | 135 |
| 1970s | 210 |
| 1980s | 170 |
| 1990s | 65 |
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 45 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 30 |
How Popular Is Hamida?
In 2024, Hamida was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Hamida Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Hamida
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Hamida Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hamida over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Hamida
- Arabic hah-MEE-dah
Sibling Names for Hamida
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Hamida — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Hamida
How popular is the name Hamida?
In 2024, Hamida was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Hamida a girl's or a boy's name?
Hamida is used for both girls and boys. About 90% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Hamida?
Hamida has 3 syllables.
When was Hamida most popular?
Hamida peaked in 1975, when 30 babies were given the name. After peaking in the 1970s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.