Girl · #8,467 in 2026

Kayda

A tabla is a pair of hand drums from the Indian subcontinent. Since the 18th century, it has been the principal percussion instrument in Hindustani classical music, where it may be played solo, as an accompaniment with other instruments and vocals, or as a part of larger ensembles.

Current Rank
#8,467
Peak Rank
#4,647 (2007)
Total Babies
504
5-Yr Trend
-25%
1949
First Year
2026
Last Year
2007
Peak Year
#4647
Peak Rank
504
Total Count
27
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Kayda

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

A tabla is a pair of hand drums from the Indian subcontinent. Since the 18th century, it has been the principal percussion instrument in Hindustani classical music, where it may be played solo, as an accompaniment with other instruments and vocals, or as a part of larger ensembles.

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Origin & history
200 BCE carvings at Buddhist Bhaja Caves , Maharashtra , India showing a woman playing a pair of drums and another dancer performing. Drums and Talas are mentioned in the Vedic era texts. A percussion musical instrument with two or three small drums, held with strings, called Pushkara (also spelled Pushkala ) were in existence in pre-5th century Indian subcontinent along with other drums such as the Mridang , but these are not called tabla then. The pre-5th century paintings in the Ajanta Caves , for example, show a group of musicians playing small tabla-like upright seated drums, a kettle-sha

The Story of Kayda

Kayda first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1949, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 30 Kaydas were born — ranking #4,808 that year. As of 2026, Kayda ranks #8,467 for baby girls with 11 births, falling sharply (-25%). In total, more than 504 Kaydas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Kayda

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kayda is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kayda

What does the name Kayda mean?
A tabla is a pair of hand drums from the Indian subcontinent. Since the 18th century, it has been the principal percussion instrument in Hindustani classical music, where it may be played solo, as an accompaniment with other instruments and vocals, or as a part of larger ensembles.
How popular is Kayda in 2026?
In 2026, Kayda ranks #8,467 among girls' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.
When was Kayda most popular?
Kayda reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #4,647 that year with 30 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Kayda most popular?
Kayda has historically been most popular in California, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kayda.
Is Kayda a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Kayda is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Kayda?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kayda include Beretta, Afia, Kenzli. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Kayda

Kayda is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1949 and has accumulated 504 births in the dataset. Kayda's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #4,647. Use the chart and map above to compare Kayda's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.