Vida
Vida is a girl name of Spanish origin meaning “Life”, pronounced VEE-dah. It ranked #1218 in the United States in 2025, given to 187 babies, and peaked at #320 in 1903. Common nicknames: Vi, Didi.
How popular is Vida in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Vida mean, and where does it come from?
Vida is the Spanish and Portuguese word for life, and separately a Slovene and Hungarian name — Vida is a figure in Slovene folk song — and a short form of the Hebrew Davida. American records hold it since 1880, when it stood in the top thousand, and it reached 320th place in 1903. It has been quiet since without disappearing. Vida Goldstein, who stood for the Australian parliament in 1903, was among the first women in the English-speaking world to do so.
How is Vida used around the world?
Vida is used in 3 languages worldwide.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Vida?
Famous People Named Vida
- Vida Goldstein — Australian suffragist and the first woman in the English-speaking world to stand for a national parliament
- Vida Tomšič — Slovene politician and women's rights campaigner
- Vida Blue — American Major League Baseball pitcher and Cy Young winner
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Vida mean?
Vida is a girl name of Spanish origin meaning "Life." Vida is the Spanish and Portuguese word for life, and separately a Slovene and Hungarian name — Vida is a figure in Slovene folk song — and a short form of the Hebrew Davida. American records hold it since 1880, when it stood in the top thousand, and it reached 320th place in 1903.
How do you pronounce Vida?
Vida is pronounced VEE-dah. Common variations include Veda, Vita, Vidah.
Is Vida a girl name?
Yes, Vida is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Vi, Didi.