Holding steady.
Popularity of Mayda since 1920
Babies named Mayda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1953, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Mayda's real moment was 1975.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 11 |
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 9 |
| 1950s | 61 |
| 1960s | 80 |
| 1970s | 115 |
| 1980s | 105 |
| 1990s | 63 |
| 2000s | 66 |
| 2010s | 39 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Mayda is an uncommon name that has never cracked the U.S. top 1000, maintaining a stable, low profile over the decades. First recorded in 1920, it reached its peak year of 1975, but has since remained rare. The name's lack of a clear etymology contributes to its air of mystery; it may be a creative variant of Maida or an independent coinage. Parents drawn to short, soft-sounding names like Maya or Ada might find Mayda an appealing alternative. Its stable trajectory suggests it has never fallen out of favor because it never surged in popularity, making it a distinctive choice.
Mayda is a rare given name, likely of English origin. It may be a variant of Maida, an Italian place name used as a given name, or a feminine form of the Germanic-derived Maynard, meaning 'strong' or 'brave.' However, its exact derivation is uncertain. The name saw modest use in the 20th century, peaking in the 1970s according to U.S. Social Security data.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: May
Sibling names for Mayda
Names that share Mayda's style, for a brother or sister.
