Ida Jefferies

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ida Jefferies — Germanic
183K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ida Jefferies is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Ida is a feminine given name of Germanic origin. Ida is a feminine given name found in Europe and North America. It is popular in Scandinavian countries, where it is pronounced Ee-da. The name has an ancient Germanic etymology, according to which it means ‘industrious’ or ‘prosperous’. It derives from the Germanic root id, meaning "labor, work" (also found in "Iði"). Alternatively, it may be related to the name of the Old Norse goddess Iðunn. Ida also occurs as an anglicisation of the Irish feminine given name Íde. Ida is a currently popular name in the Nordic countries and is among the top 20 names given to girls born in 2019 in Denmark. The surname Jefferies: Alan Jefferies (born 1957), Australian writer Annalee Jefferies (born 1954), American actress Axcil Jefferies (born 1994), Zimbabwean racing driver Chris Jefferies (born 1980), American basketball player Cindy Jefferies, English writer of fiction for children Darren Jefferies (born 1993), English footballer Daulton Jefferies (born 1995), American baseball player Dinah Jefferies (born 1948), English writer Gregg Jefferies (born 1967), American baseball infielder Jim Jefferies (comedian) (born 1977), Australian comedian Jim Jefferies (footballer) (born 1950), Scottish football player and manager. Ida is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 183K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Ida reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Ida

Germanic

Ida is a feminine given name found in Europe and North America. It is popular in Scandinavian countries, where it is pronounced Ee-da. The name has an ancient Germanic etymology, according to which it means ‘industrious’ or ‘prosperous’. It derives from the Germanic root id, meaning "labor, work" (also found in "Iði"). Alternatively, it may be related to the name of the Old Norse goddess Iðunn. Ida also occurs as an anglicisation of the Irish feminine given name Íde. Ida is a currently popular name in the Nordic countries and is among the top 20 names given to girls born in 2019 in Denmark.

Surname: Jefferies

Scottish

Alan Jefferies (born 1957), Australian writer Annalee Jefferies (born 1954), American actress Axcil Jefferies (born 1994), Zimbabwean racing driver Chris Jefferies (born 1980), American basketball player Cindy Jefferies, English writer of fiction for children Darren Jefferies (born 1993), English footballer Daulton Jefferies (born 1995), American baseball player Dinah Jefferies (born 1948), English writer Gregg Jefferies (born 1967), American baseball infielder Jim Jefferies (comedian) (born 1977), Australian comedian Jim Jefferies (footballer) (born 1950), Scottish football player and manager.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Ida is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Ida by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Ida Jefferies

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Ida Jefferies:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Ida?
The first name Ida originates from Germanic. Ida is a feminine given name found in Europe and North America. It is popular in Scandinavian countries, where it is pronounced Ee-da. The name has an ancient Germanic etymology, according to which it means ‘industrious’ or ‘prosperous’. It derives from the Germanic root id, meaning "labor, work" (also found in "Iði"). Alternatively, it may be related to the name of the Old Norse goddess Iðunn. Ida also occurs as an anglicisation of the Irish feminine given name Íde. Ida is a currently popular name in the Nordic countries and is among the top 20 names given to girls born in 2019 in Denmark.
When was Ida most popular?
The name Ida reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Jefferies?
The surname Jefferies originates from Scottish. Alan Jefferies (born 1957), Australian writer Annalee Jefferies (born 1954), American actress Axcil Jefferies (born 1994), Zimbabwean racing driver Chris Jefferies (born 1980), American basketball player Cindy Jefferies, English writer of fiction for children Darren Jefferies (born 1993), English footballer Daulton Jefferies (born 1995), American baseball player Dinah Jefferies (born 1948), English writer Gregg Jefferies (born 1967), American baseball infielder Jim Jefferies (comedian) (born 1977), Australian comedian Jim Jefferies (footballer) (born 1950), Scottish football player and manager.
What are the origins of the name Ida Jefferies?
The name Ida Jefferies combines two different traditions: the first name Ida has Germanic roots, while the surname Jefferies originates from Scottish.
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