Jayda
How to say it: JAY-duh · /ˈdʒeɪdə/
Modern variant of Jada; possibly derived from jade (the gemstone) or a creative elaboration of the name Jay.
Jayda was the 646th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 187 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 79% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,161 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #646 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 187 |
| Share of births | 1 in 7,819 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −79% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,161 |
| In France, 2025 | #999 among girls’ names, 15 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
A recent creation, Jayda found its widest use in the 2000s. It has since fallen well below that mark and is expected to keep slipping.
What goes with it
Sharp and bright in two quick beats, Jayda feels crisp. Jaylee and Zayla echo its energy.
Nicknames
- Jay
Honouring a Jayda in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Jayda is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #999 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Jayda
- Jayda Hylton-Pelaia (born 1998)Canadian-born Jamaican footballer
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