Declining since 2022, #2,410 for girls today.
Popularity of Ayda since 1968
Babies named Ayda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 295 |
| 2010s | 639 |
| 2020s | 527 |
Meaning & origin
Ayda first entered the U.S. baby name records in 1968, but remained uncommon for decades. Its use grew markedly in the 2010s and peaked in 2022, when it reached its highest rank of the time. Since 2022, however, the name has been on a declining trajectory, falling to rank 2,410 in 2025. The name is most popular in Virginia, Texas, and California, reflecting a broader trend of Arabic-inspired names gaining foothold in diverse, metropolitan states. The spelling Ayda offers a streamlined alternative to the better-known Aida, fitting with modern preferences for short, vowel-rich names.
Ayda is a name of debated origin. It is most commonly treated as a variant of Aida, which comes from the Arabic name عائدة (A'ida) meaning 'returning, visitor' or 'reward', but also associated with 'happy'. In Turkish, Ayda means 'on the moon' or 'moonlike', derived from 'ay' (moon). The spelling Ayda likely emerged in the late 20th century as a modern respelling of Aida, gaining particular use in English-speaking countries.
Where Ayda is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Ayda” around the world
Where Ayda lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
30
babies in 2024
Ireland
31
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Addie
Sibling names for Ayda
Names that share Ayda's style, for a brother or sister.
