How Many People Are Named Jayda?
Complete statistics for the name Jayda: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jayda is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 15,783 Americans bearing it today. That's just 20,909 people in the United States! It peaked in popularity in 2009 with 1,397 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 17All 21,098 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2009Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jayda Through the Generations
Jayda emerged as a modern name in the late 20th century, gaining traction especially around its peak year of 2009 when 1,397 babies were given this name. Today, most people named Jayda are under 30, indicating its status as a genuinely contemporary choice. With 20,406 individuals under 30, it's clear that Jayda remains a name associated with younger generations, showing a declining trend since its peak.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jayda's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jayda
How Many People Have the Name Jayda?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 20,909 people in the United States currently share the name Jayda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 15,783 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jayda a Common or Rare Name?
Jayda is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Jayda Mean?
Jayda means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jayda in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Jayda Most Popular?
The name Jayda reached peak popularity in 2009, with 1,397 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Jayda?
Approximately 20,909 people named Jayda live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 21,098. That works out to roughly 1 in 15,783 Americans.
Is Jayda a rare name?
Jayda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 15,783 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jayda mean?
Jayda means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jayda more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jayda are male and 100% are female.
When was Jayda most popular?
Jayda peaked in 2009 with 1,397 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.