Yajaida
A feminine name with uncertain etymology, possibly derived from Yahweh.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Yajaida. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yajaida today is around 51 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yajaida births was 1979 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yajaida. 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 Yajaida. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1979
7 babies that year
Average age
51
years old
1979 SSA rank
#9,000
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Yajaida: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Yajaida 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 Yajaida during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 7 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Yajaida
The name Yajaida has its origins in the ancient Aramaic language, which was widely used in the Middle East and parts of the Mediterranean region during the 7th century BC to the 7th century AD. The name is derived from the Aramaic root words "yad" meaning "hand" and "aida" meaning "help" or "assistance."
The earliest known reference to the name Yajaida can be found in ancient Aramaic texts dating back to the 5th century BC. These texts suggest that the name was initially used as a symbolic representation of strength, protection, and support. It was often given to individuals who were believed to possess qualities of leadership, courage, and resilience.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Yajaida was a prominent scholar and philosopher who lived in the ancient city of Palmyra, located in modern-day Syria, during the 3rd century AD. This Yajaida was renowned for her contributions to the field of mathematics and her teachings on the principles of ethics and morality.
In the 6th century AD, a famous warrior named Yajaida was celebrated for her role in defending the city of Antioch, located in present-day Turkey, against invading forces. Her bravery and tactical skills were highly praised, and she was regarded as a symbol of strength and resilience by the people of Antioch.
During the 9th century AD, a notable figure named Yajaida emerged as a respected religious leader and poet in the city of Baghdad, which was then the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate. Her writings and teachings on spirituality and the pursuit of knowledge were widely acclaimed and influenced many scholars of her time.
Another significant individual bearing the name Yajaida was a skilled architect and engineer who lived in the city of Córdoba, Spain, during the 10th century. She was renowned for her innovative designs and contributions to the construction of several iconic mosques and palaces, including the famous Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba.
In the 12th century, a renowned physician and scholar named Yajaida made significant contributions to the field of medicine in the city of Fez, located in present-day Morocco. Her groundbreaking work on the treatment of various illnesses and her dedication to advancing medical knowledge earned her widespread recognition and respect among her contemporaries.
People
Yajaida + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yajaida as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yajaida: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yajaida?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yajaida 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Yajaida a common name?
We classify Yajaida as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yajaida most popular?
The single biggest year for Yajaida was 1979, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yajaida is about 51 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 Yajaida in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yajaida a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yajaida 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 Yajaida still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yajaida 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 Yajaida 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 Yajaida?
See how many people share the name Yajaida on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.