Golda
Golda is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Gold; precious metal.
Origin and history
Golda is a female given name of Yiddish origin meaning 'gold'. It gained global recognition through prominent historical figures like Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir. In the United States, it remains a rare but classic vintage choice with consistent usage.
Popularity in the United States
6,430 babies in the United States have been named Golda since 1880. It ranks #2124 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1740.
States where it is most popular
- NY (30.6 %)
- KY (12.1 %)
- MO (9.3 %)
- TX (6.5 %)
- IL (5.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 219 |
| 1890-1900 | 703 |
| 1900-1910 | 882 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,241 |
| 1920-1930 | 937 |
| 1930-1940 | 493 |
| 1940-1950 | 258 |
| 1950-1960 | 159 |
| 1960-1970 | 92 |
| 1970-1980 | 121 |
| 1980-1990 | 172 |
| 1990-2000 | 156 |
| 2000-2010 | 260 |
| 2010-2019 | 376 |
| 2020-2029 | 361 |
Famous people named Golda
- Golda Meir: Prime Minister, Politician
- Golda Rosheuvel: Actress, Singer
Fun facts
- Golda Meir was the fourth Prime Minister of Israel and one of the world's first female prime ministers.
- Derived from the Yiddish word for gold, originating from Old High German roots.