Origin, Meaning, And History Of Jayda
Jayda is a modern English name for girls. It is a variant ofJada, which, in turn, is an elaborated form of Jade and derived from the name of the precious stone used in carvings. This name could also be derived from the Spanish word (piedra de la) ijada meaning ‘stone of the flank’ because it is believed that jade can cure renal colic (1). ThoughJadewas used as a unisex name in earlier days, it is now used mostly for girls.
Jada could also be a biblical name meaning ‘he knows’ or ‘wise’ in Hebrew. This name appears in the Old Testament where Jada is one of Onam’s sons (2). Jada could also mean ‘gift’ in Arabic.
Jayda is also considered the feminine form of the unisex nameJayden, which itself is a variant of Jaden.Jadenis an invented name that found popularity in the US because of its similarity to other names ending with -den, such asBradenandHayden. It could also be a variant of the biblical name Jadon, which means ‘thankful’ or ‘he will judge’ in Hebrew.
Jayda has several variants apart from Jada and Jade. Its common variants are Jaida andJayde. It is also spelled asGiadain Italian. Perhaps, this name’s proximity to several other popular names such as Jada and Jayden makes it popular among new parents too.
Jayda became such a popular name that it found its way into pop culture too. In the Canadian sci-fi animation cyberpunk TV series, Jayda is the name of one of the main characters. Besides, Jayda is a minor character in the fantasy drama TV seriesCharmed.
Parents looking for a fresh name could count on Jayda not only for its stylish tone but also for its religious significance.
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Famous People With The Name Jayda
- NameProfession
- Jayda BrownAmerican actress, known for her roles in Christmas in Compton and The Best Man Holiday
- Jayda Cheyni Hylton-PelaiaCanadian-Jamaican football player who plays for the Jamaica women’s national team
- JaydaStage name of Janelle Amanda Loyola Avanzado; Filipina singer, pianist, and actress
Jayda On The Popularity Chart
If you are choosing the name Jayda for your baby, you might be interested in knowing how the name has fared over the years. Here are some SSA graphs for you to explore.
Popularity Over Time
In the 1980s and 1990s, the popularity of this name was pretty low. But, with time, it increased and peaked in 2009 with 1,396 babies per million sharing this name.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
While in 1980, the name ranked low at 6,068, its position improved gradually. In 2021, Jayda ranked at the 671st position.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound
Jayda is an easy name, quick to pronounce and simple to spell. If you liked the sound of this name, here are some other names with similar sounds.
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Names With Similar Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Jayda?
The name Jayda means a form of jade, resembling the green gemstone.
2. What is the origin of the name Jayda?
Jayda has an English and Spanish origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Jayda?
Jayda is pronounced as jey-duh.
