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Mayada

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningswaying gracefully · Arabic

Mayada is an Arabic girl name meaning “swaying gracefully”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Mayada has the names Maya and Ada hiding inside it.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Mayada would score 12 points, thanks largely to the Y (worth 4).
  • GenerationMayada peaked in 2013, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Mayada you'd meet today is about 12 years old.
  • HistoryMayada first shows up in US birth records in 2013, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
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hello, little Mayada

US births per million girls, 2013–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Mayada

Mayada is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “swaying gracefully”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Arabic names

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Questions about the name Mayada

What does the name Mayada mean?

Mayada means “swaying gracefully” and comes from Arabic.

What is the origin of the name Mayada?

Mayada is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Mayada a boy or girl name?

Mayada is a girl name.

How popular is the name Mayada?

Mayada is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2013. It peaked at #13,150 in 2013, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What should I know before naming my baby Mayada?

Mayada is an Arabic girl name meaning “swaying gracefully”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.