Shayda is of Persian origin, meaning 'lucky' or 'prosperous'. It is often associated with the Persian goddess of fertility and prosperity, Shahrazad, from One Thousand and One Nights. The name Shayda has gained popularity in recent years due to its uniqueness and cultural significance. In 2018, it was ranked among the top 1000 names for girls born in the United States.
The name Shayda experienced varying popularity over the years, with peaks in the late 1980s to early 1990s and again in the mid-2000s. Its highest points were 15 births in both 1988 and 1993, and a peak of 18 births in 2006. However, it has been less common since around 2010, with most years seeing fewer than 10 births each. Over the entire period from 1982 to 2022, there were a total of 312 babies named Shayda.