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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Gyda — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Gyasi|Gynesis
NorseGirl→ Stable

Gyda

GEE-duh · 2 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12584 in 2023

Peak: #12584 in 2023

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12584 in 2023

Peak: #12584 in 2023

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212023

Rank #12584 · Rising since 2021

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
NorseMythologicalStrongGirl2-syllableViking AgeHistoricalGoddess EtymologyScandinavianRareNoble
Character
fierce independencebold warrior spiritsteadfast loyaltynorthern strength
STRONG
High confidence

Gyda is a Norse girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Gyda at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Norse 'Gyðr' meaning 'good' or 'goddess', a divine feminine name borne by Viking Age women and nobility.
Language root:Old Norse · Proto-Germanic
Peak rank:#12584 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Gyda of Wessex
Viking Age noblewoman, wife of Harald Hardrada
Similar Sound
GretaGigiGidaGyde
Similar Style
FreyaSigneIngridAstrid◈SigridHildegard
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Gyda
Astrid◈Soren◈LeifSigridRagnarEinarEiraStellan◈
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→ Stable
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Scandinavian · #6582
↑↑ Surging
Ingrid
Norse · #1092
↑ Rising
Astrid◈
Scandinavian · #383
→ Stable
Sigrid
Norse · #3866
↓ Fading
Hildegard
Germanic · #6727
↓ Fading
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Gyda · Overview
Summary

Gyda is a Norse girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong · Mythological · Vintage character
Gyda carries a bold, grounded, fierce quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
gyda.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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