Ceyda
Of Turkish origin, meaning "stream or brook flowing".
Name Census estimates that about 92 living Americans carry the first name Ceyda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ceyda today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ceyda births was 2004 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ceyda. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ceyda. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
92
~ 1 in 3,725,591 Americans
Peak year
2004
10 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2018 SSA rank
#16,180
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Ceyda: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ceyda from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 59 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Ceyda remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ceyda by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ceyda during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ceydas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ceyda
The name Ceyda is of Turkish origin and it is believed to have its roots in the Persian language. The name is composed of two elements: "cey" which means "beautiful" and "da" which means "girl" or "daughter." Thus, the meaning of the name Ceyda can be interpreted as "beautiful girl" or "beautiful daughter."
The earliest recorded instances of the name Ceyda can be traced back to the Ottoman Empire era in the 16th century. It was a popular name among the Ottoman aristocracy and was often given to daughters of the elite and wealthy families. The name gained popularity across the Ottoman territories, which spanned a vast region encompassing modern-day Turkey, parts of the Middle East, and the Balkans.
One of the earliest known historical figures bearing the name Ceyda was Ceyda Sultan, a daughter of Sultan Ahmed I, who ruled the Ottoman Empire from 1603 to 1617. Ceyda Sultan was born in the early 17th century and played a significant role in the Ottoman court during her lifetime.
Another notable Ceyda from history was Ceyda Hanım, a renowned Ottoman calligrapher who lived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Her exquisite calligraphic works are preserved in museums and collections across Turkey and are highly regarded for their artistic merit and historical significance.
In the realm of literature, Ceyda Ançi was a Turkish writer and journalist born in 1920. She made significant contributions to Turkish literature and was known for her novels and short stories that explored themes of social injustice and women's rights.
Moving forward in time, Ceyda Düvenci was a prominent Turkish actress born in 1983. She gained widespread recognition for her roles in numerous Turkish television series and films, and her talent and charisma have made her a beloved figure in the Turkish entertainment industry.
Lastly, Ceyda Aslı Kılıçkıran is a contemporary Turkish singer and songwriter born in 1988. She has released several successful albums and has garnered a dedicated following for her unique musical style, which blends elements of pop, rock, and traditional Turkish folk music.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Ceyda, showcasing the rich cultural heritage and enduring popularity of this Turkish name.
People
Ceyda + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ceyda as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ceyda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ceyda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 92 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ceyda going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,725,591 US residents.
Is Ceyda a common name?
We classify Ceyda as "Very Rare". It ranks above 63.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 93 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ceyda most popular?
The single biggest year for Ceyda was 2004, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ceyda is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ceyda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ceyda in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.