Candida
Candida: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Candida
Root meaning: “shining white”
- A female given name from Spanish [in turn from Latin].
Etymology
From Spanish Cándida, Candida, from Latin Candida, from candida, feminine of candidus (“shining white”).
How popular is Candida?
Since 1880, 3,580 girls in the U.S. have been named Candida. Its highest rank for girls was #686 in 1971. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Sibling name ideas for Candida
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Candida FAQ
What does the name Candida mean?
Candida traces back to a root meaning "shining white". A female given name from Spanish [in turn from Latin]. From Spanish Cándida, Candida, from Latin Candida, from candida, feminine of candidus (“shining white”).
What is the origin of the name Candida?
Candida is listed as a name of Spanish origin.
How popular is the name Candida?
Since 1880, 3,580 girls in the U.S. have been named Candida. Its highest rank for girls was #686 in 1971. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Candida a boy or girl name?
Candida is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 3,580 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.