Names Like Amida

We match by real popularity data (global ranking) and, where known, shared cultural origin — then remove phonetic near-duplicates (like Gitanjali/Geetanjali) so every suggestion is genuinely distinct. Top matches for Amida include Eftelya, Riza, Ashif.

Amida is a Islamic name. The given name 'Amida' is a variant of the Arabic name 'Ameedah' (عميدة), meaning "pillar" or "support," derived from the root 'amada (عمد) meaning "to support" or "to prop up." It is used primarily in Arabic-speaking and Muslim cultures, though it also appears as a Japanese place name (the ancient capital of Nara) and as a transliteration of the Buddhist Amitābha (Amida Buddha) in East Asian traditions, where it means "infinite light."

If Amida is used for one child, Maida is a well-matched Sister name from the same cultural background — see the full list below.