Ayda

Ayda is a girl's name of Turkish origin meaning “in the moon.” In 2024 it was given to 70 girls in the United States.

Ayda at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“in the moon”

About the name Ayda

Ayda belongs to the Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “in the moon” — is the sense carried by its Turkish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Ayda first appears in Social Security records in 1968. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1942 in 2022, and in 2024 70 babies received the name — 1,461 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ayda in US records

First recorded (US)
1968
Best US rank
#1942 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Ayda in 2024
70
Total since 1880
1,461

Ayda in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#147 in 2020
Babies named Ayda in 2025
165
Total since 1996
2,477

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ayda mean?

Ayda means “in the moon” in its Turkish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Ayda a boy or girl name?

Ayda is a girl name. In 2024, 70 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ayda?

Ayda comes from the Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Ayda?

Ayda first appears in US records in 1968. Its best-ever ranking was #1942 in 2022, and 70 babies were given the name in 2024.

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