Jaida
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Jaida: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2013.
Jaida emerged as a modern feminine elaboration of the Arabic name Jada, meaning 'gift' or 'generous,' though it also shares roots with the Hebrew Yadid, meaning 'beloved.' This spelling variant of Jada gained popularity through the 1990s, reflecting a trend for names beginning with 'J' and ending with 'a.' It bears a phonetic resemblance to the ancient Greek name Gaia, the personification of the Earth, though the two are unrelated historically. In popular culture, the name found a boost from actress Jada Pinkett Smith, known for her role in *The Matrix* series. Jaida is a relatively recent addition to Scottish naming charts, appearing from the 2000s onward and remaining a fresh, contemporary choice.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20133 babies
- Latest (2013)
- #8163 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2013
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y