Small favor or grace
Anida is a rare name with multiple potential roots. In Arabic contexts, it is often interpreted as a variation of names meaning 'obstinate' or 'persistent,' while in some European traditions, it is used as a diminutive or variant of Anna, meaning 'grace' or 'favor.'
Less common today
Anida isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,759 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
