Declining since 2002, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Sayda since 1980
Babies named Sayda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 53 |
| 2000s | 145 |
| 2010s | 98 |
| 2020s | 58 |
Meaning & origin
Sayda is a rare feminine name in the United States, first recorded in 1980. Its usage peaked in 2001, with a ranking of 10,917th in 2025 and a frequency of about 1 in 200,908 births. The name has been declining in use since 2002, reflecting its status as an uncommon choice. While its exact origins are uncertain, it is likely a variant of the Arabic name Saida, meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate', or a respelling of Zayda. Sayda has no recorded top states of usage, indicating its dispersed but very low incidence across the country. The name's sound aligns with other Arabic feminine names like Layla and Nadia, but it remains far less common.
Sayda likely originates as a variant of the Arabic name Saida, derived from the root s-'a-d meaning 'happiness' or 'good fortune'. It may also be a respelling of Zayda, a variant of the Arabic name Zayd meaning 'growth' or 'abundance'. The name has seen sporadic use in the United States since the 1980s, possibly influenced by similar-sounding names like Layla or Aida. Its usage remains rare, with a slight peak in the early 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Say, Sady
Sibling names for Sayda
Names that share Sayda's style, for a brother or sister.
