Maiden or young girl
Mayda is an archaic English term for a maiden or young girl, derived from the Old English word 'maegden'. It has also been linked to the Arabic name Maida, which refers to a table or a feast, though the English etymology is more common in Western contexts.
Less common today
Mayda isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,515 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Famous pastry chef and cookbook writer
The eponymous district and character inspiration in various London-based literature · London geography/literature
