Jeyda
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "prosperous" or "lucky".
Name Census estimates that about 97 living Americans carry the first name Jeyda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jeyda today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jeyda births was 2007 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jeyda. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Jeyda with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jeyda. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
97
~ 1 in 3,533,550 Americans
Peak year
2007
11 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,199
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Jeyda: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jeyda from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 59 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jeyda 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 Jeyda during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jeyda
The name Jeyda has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "jayda," which means "noble" or "excellent." This name carries a strong sense of dignity and high esteem within its linguistic roots.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jeyda can be found in historical documents from the 9th century, during the Abbasid Caliphate. It was a period when Arabic literature and culture flourished, and names held significant symbolic meanings. The name Jeyda was often bestowed upon individuals from noble or distinguished families, reflecting the positive connotations associated with its etymology.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Jeyda. One such individual was Jeyda bint al-Husayn (born in 860 CE), a renowned poetess from Medina who was celebrated for her eloquence and literary prowess. Her poetic works were widely admired and contributed to the rich literary heritage of the Islamic Golden Age.
In the 12th century, Jeyda al-Andalusi (1160-1234) was a prominent female scholar and mystic from Andalusia, Spain. She was renowned for her extensive knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence, philosophy, and spirituality, and her writings influenced the intellectual discourse of her time.
Another historical figure with the name Jeyda was Jeyda bint al-Rashid (born in 1170 CE), a princess from the Ayyubid dynasty in Egypt and Syria. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support for educational institutions, leaving a lasting impact on the cultural and intellectual landscape of the region.
In the 16th century, Jeyda al-Baghdadi (1500-1580) was a celebrated calligrapher and artist from Baghdad. Her intricate and beautiful calligraphic works adorned numerous manuscripts and architectural structures, showcasing the artistic mastery associated with the name Jeyda.
The name Jeyda has also been carried by various other individuals throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and intellectual traditions across different regions and time periods.
People
Jeyda + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jeyda as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jeyda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jeyda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 97 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jeyda 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 3,533,550 US residents.
Is Jeyda a common name?
We classify Jeyda as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 98 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jeyda most popular?
The single biggest year for Jeyda was 2007, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jeyda is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jeyda in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jeyda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jeyda 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.
Is Jeyda still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jeyda in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jeyda can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Jeyda?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Jeyda at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.