Ida Jeffries

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ida Jeffries — Germanic
183K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ida Jeffries 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 Jeffries: Adam Jeffries (born 1976), American actor Ben Jeffries (born 1980), Australian rugby league footballer Bill Jeffries (born 1945), former New Zealand politician Chad Jeffries (born 1992), American football player Charles Jeffries (1864–1936), British Salvation Army officer Charles Adams Jeffries (1869–1931), Australian journalist Chris Jeffries (born 1978), Canadian cross-country skier Clarence Smith Jeffries (1894–1917), Australian Victoria Cross recipient Darren Jeffries (born 1982), British actor Dean Jeffries (1933–2013), American stunt performer and coordinator Derek Jeffries (born 1951), . 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: Jeffries

English

Adam Jeffries (born 1976), American actor Ben Jeffries (born 1980), Australian rugby league footballer Bill Jeffries (born 1945), former New Zealand politician Chad Jeffries (born 1992), American football player Charles Jeffries (1864–1936), British Salvation Army officer Charles Adams Jeffries (1869–1931), Australian journalist Chris Jeffries (born 1978), Canadian cross-country skier Clarence Smith Jeffries (1894–1917), Australian Victoria Cross recipient Darren Jeffries (born 1982), British actor Dean Jeffries (1933–2013), American stunt performer and coordinator Derek Jeffries (born 1951), .

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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 Jeffries

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 Jeffries:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

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 Jeffries?
The surname Jeffries originates from English. Adam Jeffries (born 1976), American actor Ben Jeffries (born 1980), Australian rugby league footballer Bill Jeffries (born 1945), former New Zealand politician Chad Jeffries (born 1992), American football player Charles Jeffries (1864–1936), British Salvation Army officer Charles Adams Jeffries (1869–1931), Australian journalist Chris Jeffries (born 1978), Canadian cross-country skier Clarence Smith Jeffries (1894–1917), Australian Victoria Cross recipient Darren Jeffries (born 1982), British actor Dean Jeffries (1933–2013), American stunt performer and coordinator Derek Jeffries (born 1951), .
What are the origins of the name Ida Jeffries?
The name Ida Jeffries combines two different traditions: the first name Ida has Germanic roots, while the surname Jeffries originates from English.
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