Zayda
Every Zayda since 1956 — 2,305 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Zayda
Zayda is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,997 in 2025 with 56 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1956, 2,305 American babies have been named Zayda. Its peak came in 2020, when 109 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Zayda stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Zayda year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 56 | #2,997 |
| 2024 | 69 | #2,584 |
| 2023 | 79 | #2,335 |
| 2022 | 84 | #2,252 |
| 2021 | 100 | #1,970 |
| 2020 | 109 | #1,817 |
| 2019 | 95 | #2,033 |
| 2018 | 105 | #1,914 |
| 2017 | 105 | #1,929 |
| 2016 | 100 | #1,995 |
| 2015 | 107 | #1,907 |
| 2014 | 86 | #2,212 |
| 2013 | 79 | #2,342 |
| 2012 | 75 | #2,473 |
| 2011 | 92 | #2,102 |
| 2010 | 71 | #2,587 |
| 2009 | 87 | #2,268 |
| 2008 | 76 | #2,510 |
| 2007 | 72 | #2,596 |
| 2006 | 87 | #2,227 |
| 2005 | 69 | #2,522 |
| 2004 | 77 | #2,285 |
| 2003 | 68 | #2,438 |
| 2002 | 66 | #2,446 |
| 2001 | 48 | #3,008 |
| 2000 | 42 | #3,270 |
| 1995 | 14 | #6,639 |
| 1990 | 8 | #10,188 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Zayda in 2025?
Zayda ranked #2,997 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 56 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Zayda?
2,305 babies have been named Zayda in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Zayda most popular?
Zayda peaked in 2020, when 109 newborns received the name.
Is Zayda a boy or girl name?
Zayda is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Zayda rising or falling?
Zayda is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.