Right guidance
Derived from the Arabic word 'huda', this name signifies being guided on the right path or possessing spiritual direction. It is a significant concept in Islamic theology, often referring to divine guidance. While popular in the Middle East and North Africa, it remains a rare and distinctive choice in the United States.
Less common today
Houda isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,928 in 1997.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Bahraini Ambassador to the United States
French director and screenwriter
Tunisian Olympic fencer
