Declining since 2012.
Popularity of Zaeda since 2004
Babies named Zaeda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 41 |
| 2010s | 79 |
| 2020s | 23 |
Meaning & origin
Zaeda entered U.S. birth records in 2004, a time when names starting with Z were gaining popularity. It reached its highest usage in 2013, but has since been on a downward trajectory. The name has never appeared in the national top 1,000, reflecting its rarity. Its appeal may stem from the trendy Z initial and melodic sound, though its exact origin remains unclear. Zaeda saw the most usage in the 2010s, aligning with broader trends for inventive, vowel-ending names for girls.
Zaeda first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2004, coinciding with a trend for names beginning with 'Z' and ending in 'a.' It may be a respelling of Zaida, which derives from the Arabic name Zaydah (meaning 'prosperous, increasing'). Alternatively, it could be an invented name combining the fashionable initial 'Z' with the popular suffix '-aida.' The name peaked in usage in 2013 and has since declined.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zay, Zae
Sibling names for Zaeda
Names that share Zaeda's style, for a brother or sister.
