Water nymph or hope
Nayda is a name with dual potential roots. In its Slavic context, it is often associated with the concept of hope or being 'found.' Alternatively, it is frequently cited as a variant of the Greek name Naida, which refers to a water nymph or naiad in classical mythology.
Less common today
Nayda isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,458 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
A character in the fantasy novel series Β· The Chronicles of Elantra