Kayda
Meaning of Kayda
Kayda is a modern Anglo-American feminine name that appears to have emerged by appending the suffix –a to the root “Kay,” itself a diminutive of Katherine or a phonetic parallel to the Gaelic Cadán, meaning “little battle.” In this synthesis, Kayda unites traditional Celtic linguistic roots with contemporary naming patterns, offering both historical resonance and present-day stylistic clarity. U.S. Social Security records show its first appearance in the top 1,000 in 1949 (six births, rank 679), followed by intermittent usage through the late 20th and early 21st centuries, and a modest uptick in the 2020s—peaking at 17 newborns in 2024 (rank 933). These figures underscore Kayda’s character as a distinctive yet accessible choice. Its straightforward pronunciation (/ˈkeɪdə/) further enhances its adaptability across a range of modern contexts.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as KAY-duh (/ˈkeɪdə/)
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