Huda

Huda: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameArabic origin

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhʊdə/

Meaning and origin of Huda

  • A female given name from Arabic.

Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic هُدًى (hudan, “guidance”)

How popular is Huda?

117U.S. babies in 2025
#1739peak rank (2025)
2,021babies since 1880

Since 1880, 2,021 girls in the U.S. have been named Huda. Its highest rank for girls was #1739 in 2025. In 2025, 117 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Huda FAQ

What does the name Huda mean?

A female given name from Arabic. Borrowed from Arabic هُدًى (hudan, “guidance”)

What is the origin of the name Huda?

Huda is listed as a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Huda?

Since 1880, 2,021 girls in the U.S. have been named Huda. Its highest rank for girls was #1739 in 2025. In 2025, 117 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Huda a boy or girl name?

Huda is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 2,021 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.