Soveida
A girl's name of Spanish origin with 10 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Only 10 babies have been named Soveida in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Soveida is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Soveida is a girl's baby name of Spanish origin, possibly a regional or literary variant found in Latin American tradition. It bears resemblance to Zoraida, an Arabic-origin name meaning "enchanting woman" that appears in Cervantes' Don Quixote, or may be a creative variant of Solveig, the Old Norse name meaning "sun strength" or "daughter of the sun."
Whatever its precise roots, Soveida has a romantic, flowing quality that feels distinctly Latina — the soft "So-" opening and the "-veida" ending create a name with genuine elegance. Extremely rare, it is a name for parents who want something both rooted in Spanish-speaking tradition and entirely distinctive.
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Soveida first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1931. Its appearance in the 1930s coincides with waves of immigration, cultural exchange, and the early decades of American popular culture — all of which introduced and popularized new names.
Its Spanish classification suggests a path from spanish linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Soveida has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1931.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 10 | — |
The Story of Soveida
A Silent Generation name
Peaking in 1931, Soveida is an elegant vintage name. Girls named Soveida are most likely born between 1931 and 1938.
How rare is Soveida?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Soveida is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1931, peaked in the 1930s with 10 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 1931–1938)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 5 | #4925 |
| 1931 | 5 | #4886 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1931–1938