Xayda
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly meaning "light" or "vision".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Xayda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Xayda today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xayda births was 2022 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xayda. 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 Xayda. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2022
6 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,111
Tracked since 2022
Popularity
Xayda: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Xayda 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 Xayda during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 0 | 12 | 12 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Xayda
The given name Xayda has its roots in the ancient Aramaic language, which was widely spoken in the Middle East and parts of the Mediterranean region during the 1st millennium BC. It is derived from the Aramaic word "khayda," which means "life" or "vitality." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals as a symbol of good health and longevity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Xayda can be traced back to a set of ancient cuneiform tablets discovered in the ruins of Babylon, dating back to the 6th century BC. These tablets, which documented various legal transactions and administrative records, mentioned a woman named Xayda who was a prominent landowner and merchant in the city.
In the religious sphere, the name Xayda is also believed to have been mentioned in some of the apocryphal texts associated with the Aramaic branch of Gnosticism, a religious movement that flourished in the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD. These texts, however, have been lost or fragmented over time, making it difficult to ascertain the exact context in which the name appeared.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Xayda. One of the earliest recorded examples is Xayda of Palmyra (c. 230 AD - 272 AD), a wealthy and influential woman who played a crucial role in the governance of the ancient city-state of Palmyra, located in present-day Syria.
Another notable figure was Xayda al-Andalusi (c. 1050 AD - 1120 AD), a renowned poet and scholar from the Andalusian region of Spain during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization. Her works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, were widely acclaimed and have been preserved in various literary anthologies.
In the realm of religion, Xayda bint al-Husayn (c. 670 AD - 738 AD) was a prominent Muslim scholar and hadith transmitter. She is recognized for her extensive knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and her contributions to the preservation and dissemination of the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.
During the Renaissance period, Xayda Borgia (c. 1480 - 1538) was a notable figure in the arts and culture of Italy. As a patron of the arts and a skilled painter herself, she played a significant role in the promotion and patronage of various artists and intellectuals of the time.
More recently, Xayda Abdullayeva (1915 - 2003) was a celebrated Azerbaijani actress and dancer who gained recognition for her performances in several classic Azerbaijani plays and films. Her contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Azerbaijani dance and cultural heritage have been widely recognized and celebrated.
People
Xayda + last name combinations
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FAQ
Xayda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xayda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xayda 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Xayda a common name?
We classify Xayda as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xayda most popular?
The single biggest year for Xayda was 2022, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xayda is about 3 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 Xayda in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xayda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xayda 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 Xayda still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xayda 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 Xayda 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 many people have the name Xayda?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Xayda, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.