Hamida is of Arabic origin, meaning 'praised' or 'lauded'. It's a unisex name, but it's more commonly used for females. In Islamic tradition, Hamida is often associated with the Prophet Muhammad's mother, Amina bint Wahab, whose nickname was Hamida. The name gained popularity in various Muslim communities and can be found in countries like Algeria, Morocco, Egypt, and India.
The name Hamida experienced fluctuations in popularity with a total of 85 births recorded between 2000 and 2023. The highest number of births in any single year was ten, which occurred in 2014.