Samata vs Shayda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samata

Girl #58,543 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"equality, equanimity"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Sanskrit Buddhist Hindu

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#58,543
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Sama

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Samata Rank #58,543
Shayda Rank #58,363

Shayda is more popular, ranked #58363 vs #58543 for Samata.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Samata ___

  • Samata Priya
  • Samata Devi
  • Samata Lakshmi
  • Samata Noor
  • Samata Grace

Shayda ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Samata

Ananya Arjun Ishaan Kavya

If you choose Shayda

Leila Nadia Yasmin Farida Soraya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samata or Shayda more popular?

Shayda is more popular, ranked #58363 compared to Samata at #58543 in the United States.

What do Samata and Shayda mean?

Samata means "equality, equanimity" (Sanskrit origin). Shayda means "lovestruck, mad with love, infatuated" (Persian origin).

Are Samata and Shayda boy or girl names?

Samata is primarily a girl name. Shayda is primarily a girl name.

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