Will my child share the name Abida with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Abida per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Abida in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Abida becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Abida is rising: up 626 places since 2020, to #4,867 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #687 in 2004.

Is Abida a good choice for a distinctive name?

Abida is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Abida a popular baby name in the United States?

Abida does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Abida

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Abida is a distinctive choice, ranked #4867 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Abida in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Abida

Abida has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 450 places in five years. It was most popular in 2004 at #687 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Abida is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Abida in their class.