Candida
Girl nameCandida has been given to 3,580 babies in the U.S. since 1900. It peaked in 1971.
Meaning & origin
From Spanish Cándida, Candida, from Latin Candida, from candida, feminine of candidus (“shining white”).
Origin: Spanish < Latin
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
3,580
Peak year
1971 (222 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1900
10-year trend
▼ -100%
Gender split
All girls
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Candida.
FAQ
How popular is the name Candida?
Candida has been given to 3,580 babies in the U.S. since 1900. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Candida peak?
Candida peaked in 1971, when 222 babies were given the name.
Is Candida a girl or boy name?
Candida is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Candida are girls).
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