US Popularity:19374
Origin:Estonian
Other Origin(s):Slavic
Meaning:To find, to discover
Leida is an Estonian name for girls that was originally created in literature. It's most famously the name of a character in Estonian author Andres Saal's stories Vambola and Aita. These two stories are part of a historical trilogy that details the Estonians and Livonians' long-standing struggle for freedom in the 12th and 13th centuries. Andres Saal is said to have been inspired by the Estonian word leidma. With meanings like "to find" and "to discover," the name Leida has an adorable sense of curiosity to go along with its melodic charm.

How Popular Is The Name Leida?

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2020
#11665
in 2020
+ 5395
from 2018
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Behind the Name, Leida, November 2020

  • WordSense Dictionary, Leida

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