Chaia vs Shayda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shayda

Girl #58,363 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lovestruck, mad with love, infatuated"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Iranian Persian Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#58,363
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shay, Shadi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Chaia Rank #58,205
Shayda Rank #58,363

Chaia is more popular, ranked #58205 vs #58363 for Shayda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chaia ___

No pairings available yet.

Shayda ___

  • Shayda Maryam
  • Shayda Leila
  • Shayda Yasmin
  • Shayda Noor
  • Shayda Sara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Chaia

No sibling data available yet.

If you choose Shayda

Leila Nadia Yasmin Farida Soraya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chaia or Shayda more popular?

Chaia is more popular, ranked #58205 compared to Shayda at #58363 in the United States.

What do Chaia and Shayda mean?

Shayda means "lovestruck, mad with love, infatuated" (Persian origin).

Are Chaia and Shayda boy or girl names?

Chaia is primarily a girl name. Shayda is primarily a girl name.

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