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UK girl's name

Kayda

Rare American feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Cady or Kay.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Kayda is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kayda popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3970, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 5 births.

This profile covers 20 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2008 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 20 living people in the UK are called Kayda. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Kayda ranked #3970 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2008, when 5 girls were registered as Kayda.
  • About 20 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kayda as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3970

2022

Births in 2022

5

Latest year

Peak year

2008

5 births

Estimated living

20

2026

Meaning

What does Kayda mean?

The name Kayda has its origins in Arabic culture, deriving from the word "qaida" which means "leader" or "guide." Its earliest recorded use dates back to the 7th century AD, during the Golden Age of Islam.

In ancient Arabic texts, the name Kayda was often associated with wise and influential figures, particularly scholars and philosophers. One of the earliest notable individuals with this name was Kayda al-Baghdadi, a renowned mathematician and astronomer who lived in Baghdad during the 9th century AD.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Kayda gained popularity among the ruling classes of various Islamic empires. One of the most famous bearers of this name was Kayda al-Andalusi, a 12th-century poet and scholar from Andalusia, known for her contributions to the literary and intellectual life of the region.

In the 14th century, Kayda al-Maraghi, a renowned Persian astronomer and mathematician, made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and wrote several influential works on the subject.

During the Ottoman Empire, the name Kayda was often given to those who demonstrated leadership qualities or a strong sense of guidance. One such individual was Kayda Pasha, a 16th-century Ottoman statesman and military commander who played a crucial role in the expansion of the empire's territories.

Another notable figure was Kayda al-Marrakushi, a 17th-century Moroccan explorer and traveler who embarked on numerous journeys across Africa and the Middle East, documenting his experiences and observations in detailed accounts.

While the name Kayda has its roots in the Arabic language, it has also been adopted and used in various other cultures and regions over the centuries. From scholars and poets to explorers and military leaders, the name has been associated with individuals who have left a lasting impact on their respective fields and societies.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Kayda over time

The chart below shows babies named Kayda registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Kayda, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2022, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Kayda
01345200820152022

Decades

Kayda by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kayda was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #4302 9 2
2010s #5746 6 2
2000s #3860 5 1

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FAQ

Kayda: questions and answers

How popular is the name Kayda in the UK right now?

In 2022, Kayda was ranked #3970 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Kayda most popular?

The peak year on record was 2008, with 5 babies registered as Kayda in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Kayda?

Rare American feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Cady or Kay.

How many people are called Kayda in the UK?

A total of 20 babies have been registered as Kayda across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.