UK girl's name
Kyda
A feminine name of uncertain origin and meaning, possibly derived from the word "kyd" meaning peace.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kyda is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Kyda popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4709, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2020 to 2023. 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.
Kyda is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Kyda. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kyda ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 4 girls were registered as Kyda.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kyda as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4709
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
2023
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Kyda mean?
The name Kyda has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, which was spoken in the Indian subcontinent around the 2nd millennium BC. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "kīdṛśa," which means "of what kind" or "what sort." The name likely originated as a descriptive term used to refer to someone's characteristics or persona.
In ancient Hindu texts, such as the Vedas and the Upanishads, there are references to individuals with names similar to Kyda, suggesting that the name has been in use for thousands of years. However, it is difficult to pinpoint the earliest recorded instance of the exact name Kyda.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Kyda was a 7th-century Indian philosopher and scholar who was a prominent figure in the Advaita Vedanta tradition. This Kyda is credited with writing several influential treatises on the concept of non-dualism and the nature of consciousness.
In the 12th century, there was a notable Kyda who was a princess of the Kakatiya dynasty, which ruled over parts of present-day Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in southern India. She is believed to have been a patron of the arts and played a role in the construction of several temples and monuments during her lifetime.
Another prominent figure with the name Kyda was a 16th-century Indian poet and mystic from the region of Maharashtra. Kyda's poetic works, written in the Marathi language, explored themes of spiritual awakening and devotion to the divine.
In the 19th century, there was a Kyda who was a renowned classical Indian dancer and choreographer. She is credited with helping to revive and preserve the ancient dance forms of Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi, which had fallen into decline during the colonial era.
Lastly, in the early 20th century, there was a Kyda who was a prominent freedom fighter and activist in the Indian independence movement against British rule. She was known for her fiery speeches and her unwavering commitment to the cause of Indian self-governance.
While the name Kyda has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and has been in use for centuries, it has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, with only a few notable individuals bearing this name across different eras and regions of the Indian subcontinent.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kyda over time
The chart below shows babies named Kyda registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2020 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kyda, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kyda by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kyda 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 | #5261 | 10 | 3 |
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- Katherine 11,323
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- Kate 10,276
- Kelsey 7,224
- Kiera 7,218
- Kayla 6,541
- Kirsty 6,384
- Khadija 5,948
- Kimberley 5,189
- Kaitlyn 5,137
FAQ
Kyda: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kyda in the UK right now?
In 2023, Kyda was ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Kyda most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 4 babies registered as Kyda in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kyda?
A feminine name of uncertain origin and meaning, possibly derived from the word "kyd" meaning peace.
How many people are called Kyda in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Kyda across the 3 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.