Total births
2,889
Girls' name · since 1993
Vayda
Vayda has 2,889 recorded births since 1993 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2021 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1367
- among girls today
- 2,889
- born since 1993
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other girls
2,889 babies have been named Vayda since 1993, making it today's #1367 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Vayda recorded 2,889 times among girls since 1993, holding rank #1367 nationally today, ahead of 92% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1993 to 2025.
- #1367 among girls today
- 2,889 born since 1993
- 2010s peak decade
- 92% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Vayda is currently the #1367 girls' name in America, more common than 92% of girls - 2,889 born since 1993, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1367
- among girls today
- 2,889
- born since 1993
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 92%
- more common than other girls
Vayda vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#1367
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 92% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Vayda was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
235 babies were named Vayda in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Vayda compares
2,889 Top 18% higher than 82% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Vayda's all-time total is 8x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Vayda | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,889 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 235 | 48 | 19,840 |
Vayda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Vayda's SSA record in two at 2012 and the more recent half accounts for 85% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 15%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1997, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 235, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Vayda at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#1,367
Active since
1993
Vayda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1993–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 235
- Annual births at peak, across 33 years of records
Vayda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Vayda's strongest decade.
1,461 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Vayda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 19
1990s
19 births
- 2000s 257
2000s
257 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,461 births
- 2020s
2020s
1,152 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,461 births (51% of all-time use).
How Vayda compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Vayda's total volume
Vayda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Vayda by state
Where Vayda concentrates geographically, total births since 1993
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Michigan | | 173 | 6.0% |
| #2 | California | | 168 | 5.8% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 148 | 5.1% |
| #4 | Texas | | 148 | 5.1% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 146 | 5.1% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 138 | 4.8% |
| #7 | Minnesota | | 138 | 4.8% |
| #8 | Wisconsin | | 131 | 4.5% |
Michigan share of Vayda's total US births 6.0%
Even split
173 of 2,889 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 29 reporting states.
Vayda appears in 29 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vayda? ▼
Vayda has been given to 2,889 babies in the U.S. since 1993, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #1367 as of the latest data. 235 babies were born in 2021, its single highest year.
When was Vayda most popular? ▼
Vayda was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,461 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Vayda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Vayda are Michigan (173 births), California (168 births), Ohio (148 births).
How long has the name Vayda been used? ▼
Vayda has been recorded in Social Security data since 1993, spanning 33 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Vayda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Vayla, Vaya, Vayah, Vayolet, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Vayda's data
- Vayda's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,461 total births) through the 2020s (1,152) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Michigan records the most Vaydas (173 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Michigan names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Vayda
Nearby Names Like Vayda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Vayda
Vayla Girl
#5566 314 births
Vaya Girl
#10912 144 births
Vayah Girl
51 births
Vayolet Girl
#14932 34 births
Vayoleth Girl
#14950 30 births
Compare Vayda side by side: Vayda vs Vayla Vayda vs Vaya Vayda vs Vayah
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Ayesha #1370
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1993–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Vayda: #1367 Girls' Name - 2,889 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vayda. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Vayda draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.