Ida - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Ida \i-da\ is pronounced EYE-dah. It is of Old German and Greek origin, and its meaning is "hardworking". Also possibly from an Old English expression for "prosperous, happy". Mythology: a Greek nymph who cared for the infant Zeus on Mount Ida.

Ida has 2 variant forms: Idania and Idette.

For more information, see also the related name Idona.

Baby names that sound like Ida are Ada, Eda, Ita, Oda and Uda.

Ida is a very popular female first name and a popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Ida. Click here to compare Ida with related baby names.