Jaydah
A feminine Arabic name meaning "unconquerable, solid, eternal, enduring" or "constant, enduring".
Name Census estimates that about 1,475 living Americans carry the first name Jaydah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jaydah today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jaydah births was 2009 (101 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jaydah. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Jaydah with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Jaydah is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 16 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.5K
~ 1 in 232,376 Americans
Peak year
2009
101 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,641
Tracked since 1996
Census
Jaydah in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,047 people with the first name Jaydah, which placed it at #12,033 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#12,033
National first-name rank
People counted
1.0K
1,047 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.3
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
51.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jaydah
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jaydah is Black at 51.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (20.5%) and White (14.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Jaydah described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Jaydah at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American51.5% · 539
- Hispanic or Latino20.5% · 215
- White14.4% · 151
- Two or more races11.6% · 121
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.2% · 13
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 8
Popularity
Jaydah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jaydah from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 672 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jaydah 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 Jaydah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jaydahs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 18 states and territories. Florida, Texas, California recorded the most babies named Jaydah, while South Carolina, Ohio, New Mexico recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 28 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jaydah
The name Jaydah is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with its roots tracing back to the Middle East and North Africa regions. The name is thought to be derived from the Arabic word "jadah," which means "newness" or "novelty." This suggests that Jaydah was initially given as a name to signify a fresh start, a new beginning, or a novel journey in life.
In the ancient Arabic culture, names held significant meaning and were often chosen to reflect aspirations, values, or hopes for the child. The name Jaydah may have been bestowed upon newborns as a symbol of their parents' wishes for their child to embrace the beauty of the present moment and embark on a path filled with new experiences and opportunities.
While there are no known direct references to the name Jaydah in historical texts or religious scriptures, its linguistic roots can be traced back to the Arabic language, which has a rich history spanning centuries. The earliest recorded instances of the name Jaydah are found in various genealogical records and family histories from the Middle East and North Africa regions, dating back several centuries.
One notable figure with the name Jaydah was Jaydah bint Al-Ashraf, a renowned poet and scholar from the 12th century CE. She was born in Damascus, Syria, and was celebrated for her mastery of Arabic literature and her contributions to the preservation of Arab cultural heritage. Her poetic works were widely admired and continue to be studied by scholars and literature enthusiasts to this day.
Another historical figure bearing the name Jaydah was Jaydah Al-Tunisi, a 16th-century mathematician and astronomer from Tunisia. She made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the study of algebraic equations and celestial calculations. Her work was influential in advancing scientific knowledge during the Islamic Golden Age.
In the 19th century, Jaydah Al-Mughairabi was a renowned artist and calligrapher from Morocco. Her intricate calligraphic works, adorned with vibrant colors and intricate designs, were highly sought after and adorned the walls of palaces and mosques throughout the region. Her artistic legacy has been preserved in various museums and galleries, showcasing the beauty and skill of her craft.
Jaydah Al-Khalili was a prominent 20th-century architect from Iraq, known for her innovative and culturally-inspired designs. She played a significant role in shaping the modern architectural landscape of Baghdad and other cities in the region, blending traditional elements with contemporary styles. Her work has been celebrated for its ability to bridge the gap between the past and the present.
Jaydah Al-Sadawi, born in 1923, was an Egyptian writer, activist, and advocate for women's rights. Her books and essays challenged societal norms and inspired generations of women to fight for equality and empowerment. She was a vocal critic of oppressive practices and played a pivotal role in the feminist movement in the Arab world.
People
Jaydah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jaydah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jaydah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jaydah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,475 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jaydah 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 232,376 US residents.
Is Jaydah a common name?
We classify Jaydah as "Rare". It ranks above 92.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,492 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jaydah most popular?
The single biggest year for Jaydah was 2009, when 101 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jaydah is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Jaydah in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 1,047 people with the name Jaydah, or 0.35 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #12,033 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Jaydah in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Jaydah?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Jaydah appears almost entirely female. Of the 1,047 people counted with this name, 99.1% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Jaydah?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jaydah is Black at 51.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (20.5%) and White (14.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Jaydah most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Jaydah in the 2020 Census, accounting for 51.5% (539 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Jaydah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jaydah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jaydah 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 Jaydah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jaydah 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 Jaydah 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.
How many people have Jaydah as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Jaydah, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.