Declining since 2009, #1,211 for girls today.
Popularity of Jayda since 1963
Babies named Jayda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 28 |
| 1970s | 69 |
| 1980s | 165 |
| 1990s | 1,434 |
| 2000s | 10,118 |
| 2010s | 7,562 |
| 2020s | 1,891 |
Meaning & origin
Jayda is a modern feminine name that emerged in the United States in the 1960s, first recorded in 1963. It reached its peak popularity in 2009, when it ranked highest, but has since declined in use. The name is particularly popular in Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Minnesota, ranking highest in these states. Jayda is part of a broader trend of names ending in '-da' that draw on the popular 'Jay-' prefix, similar to names like Jayla and Jaylee. Despite its decline since 2009, Jayda remains in steady use, reflecting the enduring appeal of modern coinages that offer a fresh alternative to more established names.
Jayda is a modern American coinage, likely derived from the name Jay (often used as a nickname for names beginning with J-) combined with the fashionable -da suffix. It may also be a variant of Jada (from the Hebrew name Yadid, meaning 'beloved') or Jade (from the Spanish piedra de ijada, 'stone of the side'). The name gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Where Jayda is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Jayda” around the world
Where Jayda lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jay
Sibling names for Jayda
Names that share Jayda's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Maya, Kylie, Aaliyah, Nevaeh, Zoe, Jaelyn, Emonie, Mikeyla, Areonna, Danajah, Jakyah, Jamesa, Mishayla, Tayonna, Jalayna, Jayona, Kaileena, Mekaila, Mykalah, Reannah
Brothers: Jayden, Ethan, Aiden, Jaden, Caleb, Zayvion, Daevion, Jaquel, Tayshawn, Emonte, Jaymari, Khing, Marquize, Tayron, Tyjay
Names like Jayda
Names whose popularity has moved with Jayda's over the last 50 years.
