How Many People Are Named Shayda?

Complete statistics for the name Shayda: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Shayda
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Shayda, a very rare female name, is held by just 307 people in the US today, making up 1 in 1,073,584 Americans. A big chunk of those, 56%, are under 30, giving it a genuinely modern vibe.

~307
Living in US
1 in 1,073,584
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Innovative Energetic Determined
22
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 22 is associated with leadership and vision.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

21,047
Worldwide Bearers
#36,404
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
19,732
🇵🇰 Pakistan
515
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
367
🇺🇸 United States
160
🇿🇦 South Africa
37
🇮🇶 Iraq
29
🇨🇦 Canada
25
🇬🇧 England
24
🇧🇷 Brazil
19
🇲🇽 Mexico
17

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
307 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 27
176
Would be under 30 (56%)
136
Would be 30–60 (44%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 312 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: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
20
Modern Appeal
100
International
98

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Shayda Through the Generations

Shayda peaked in popularity in 2006 with 18 births, but its overall usage remains quite limited. With an estimated 307 living individuals bearing the name in the US, it's clear that Shayda is a newer-generation name. The majority of people named Shayda are under 30, with 176 under-30s compared to 136 aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This distribution suggests a strong association with younger demographics, reflecting its status as a modern choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 40

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shayda's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Shayda

How Many People Have the Name Shayda?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 307 people in the United States currently share the name Shayda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,073,584 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Shayda a Common or Rare Name?

Shayda 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 Shayda Mean?

Shayda means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Shayda in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Shayda Most Popular?

The name Shayda reached peak popularity in 2006, with 18 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 Shayda?

Approximately 307 people named Shayda live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 312. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,073,584 Americans.

Is Shayda a rare name?

Shayda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,073,584 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shayda mean?

Shayda means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Shayda more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Shayda are male and 100% are female.

When was Shayda most popular?

Shayda peaked in 2006 with 18 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US307
All-Time Births312
1 in X1 in 1,073,584
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age27
Peak Year2006
World Rank#36,404
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.