Ayida Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ah-YEE-dah //aɪˈiːdə//
Origin: Yoruba; African
Meaning: one who brings joy; a source of happiness
Historical & Cultural Background
Ayida is of Yoruba origin, a language spoken by the Yoruba people in Nigeria and neighboring countries. In Yoruba culture, names often reflect the circumstances of a child's birth or the aspirations of the parents.
The name is associated with the goddess of fertility and abundance, highlighting its significance in African spirituality. Additionally, the name embodies themes of joy and positivity, which are valued in many cultures.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ayida was first seen in the United States in 2024.
Ayida has ranked as high as #1355 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Ayida has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Ayida is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Ayida was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Ayida
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Ayida.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 |