Vayda
How to say it: VAY-duh · /ˈveɪdə/
Modern phonetic variant of Veda or Vida; no established independent etymology. Possibly influenced by Sanskrit 'veda' meaning 'knowledge'.
Vayda was the 470th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 148 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 27% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #428 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 | #470 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 148 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,084 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +27% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #428 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost all of Vayda's history belongs to the last forty years, with the 2020s marking its high point. At its peak now, more growth is on the way.
What goes with it
Sharp at the start then breathy and open, Vayda feels modern and bright. Vega shares its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Vayda is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
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