Maiden or young girl
Derived from the Old English word 'mægden', it literally translates to maiden or young woman. It was used as a given name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often as a more formal alternative to May or a short form of Magdalena. In some contexts, it is also associated with the city of Maida in Italy.
Less common today
Maida isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,036 in 2022.
Croatian-Bosnian handball player
Famous American pastry chef and cookbook writer
Character mentioned in various British media, though primarily a London district
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
