I think Jayda is a very nice name. I don't mind the y at all -- I actually appreciate it. I think it makes the pronunciation clearer. I especially like how Jayda is said, it just rolls off nicely. I've only met one person with this name.
Jayda Hylton-Pelaia is a footballer who plays as a full-back for League1 Ontario club Woodbridge Strikers and the Jamaica women's national team. Born in Canada, she represents Jamaica at international level.