Etymology and MeaningLoida is the Spanish form of Lois (1), a name of Greek origin. The Greek root λωίων (loion) means "more desirable" or "better." In the New Testament, Lois is mentioned as the grandmother of Timothy and the mother of Eunice. The name entered English usage after the Protestant Reformation.Usage and DistributionLoida is most widely used in Spanish-speaking countries. As of 2023, there were 950 people named Loida living in Spain, with the highest concentrations in the Province of Barcelona (215 individuals) and the Community of Madrid (98 individuals); the average age of bearers was 37.7 years. The name has declined in use in the United States since the early 20th century.Loida has variant forms in other languages, including English Lois (1) and French Loïs (1).Notable BearersLoida Figueroa Mercado (1917–1996) – Puerto Rican historian, writer, and educator.Loida Garcia-Febo – Puerto Rican librarian and activist.Loida Nicolas Lewis (born 1942) – Filipino-born American businesswoman.Loida Maritza Pérez (born 1963) – Dominican-born American writer.Loida Zabala Ollero (born 1987) – Spanish powerlifter.Meaning: "more desirable" or "better"Origin: Spanish form of Greek LoisType: Given name (feminine)Usage Regions: Spain, Spanish-speaking countries, also used in the Philippines and Latin American diaspora