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Huda

/ HOO-dah /
Girl Arabic 2 syllables
Meaning
Huda means Guidance (Arabic).
Gender
Girl
Origin
Arabic
Pronunciation
HOO-dah
Popularity
#1739 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Huda in the US, 1880–2025
198020002020

Huda first appears in US records in 1976. It peaked in 2025, when 117 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 117.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Huda popular?

Near its peak Huda is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.

US babies given the name Huda, by decade
2020s 479
2010s 600
2000s 518
1990s 277
1980s 125
1970s 22

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Huda mean?

Huda means “right guidance” in Arabic.

Names like Huda

Arabic names with a similar feel and popularity.

Names that pair well with Huda

Popular Arabic names for a sibling or a middle name.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Huda mean?

Huda means Guidance. Huda means “right guidance” in Arabic.

What is the origin of the name Huda?

Huda is of Arabic origin.

How do you pronounce Huda?

Huda is pronounced “HOO-dah.”

Is Huda a boy or a girl name?

Huda is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Huda a popular name right now?

Huda is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.

How popular is the name Huda?

In 2025, Huda ranked #1739 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Huda most popular?

Huda was most popular in 2025, when about 117 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Huda?

Names similar to Huda include Rania, Zaynab, Farah, Iman, Sana.

What names go well with Huda?

Arabic names that pair well with Huda include Layla, Aaliyah, Malik, Amir, Omar.