What origin is the name Idah?

Idah comes from Germanic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Idah?

Names from the same germanic tradition pair naturally with Idah — for example Edder, Hobert, Jeffre. You can browse more on our germanic names page.

Both spellings are used. Idah means "A variant spelling of Ida, a Germanic name meaning industrious."; Ida is listed with the meaning "Hardworking; thirsty; traces its origin to the germanic īd meaning work. currently a very popular name in denmark; diligent. a greek mythological nymph who cared for the infant zeus on mt. ida". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Idah

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Idah

Idah

Girl

Germanic

2 syllables

Idah is a Germanic girl's name meaning "A variant spelling of Ida, a Germanic name meaning industrious".

Idah is a girl's name of Germanic origin meaning "A variant spelling of Ida, a Germanic name meaning industrious". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Germanic
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Idah mean?

A variant spelling of Ida, a Germanic name meaning industrious.

How popular is Idah?

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What does Idah mean?

Idah is a girl name of Germanic origin meaning "A variant spelling of Ida, a Germanic name meaning industrious.".

How popular is Idah?

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Brother names that go with Idah

Edder Hobert Jeffre Rolin Rishard Glenard

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Name numerology

2is the Chaldean number for Idah.

Number 2 is linked with harmony, kindness and cooperation.

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Other spellings of Idah

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Ida — "Hardworking; thirsty; traces its origin to the germanic īd meaning work. currently a very popular name in denmark; diligent. a greek mythological nymph who cared for the infant zeus on mt. ida" (German)

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Idah at a glance

Letters: 4
Syllables: 2
Starts with: I
Ends with: -ah
Vowels: 2 of 4 letters

Which other names end in -ah?

Noah Elijah

4-letter girl names

Which names have a similar meaning to Idah?

Idah means "A variant spelling of Ida, a Germanic name meaning industrious." — these names share that spirit.

Amelia — "Amelia comes from the Germanic amal, meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. It is also used as a form of Emilia." (German)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Emma — "Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility." (German)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Ava — "Ava is of uncertain origin. It may come from the Germanic avi, possibly 'desired', or be linked to Eve, meaning 'life'." (Latin)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)