Veda
Veda is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Knowledge, wisdom, or sacred lore.
Origin and history
Veda originates from Sanskrit and directly translates to knowledge, wisdom, or sacred lore. It refers to the Vedas, the ancient sacred scriptures of Hinduism. In the United States, the name has maintained a steady presence for over a century and has seen a mild revival in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
14,071 babies in the United States have been named Veda since 1880. It ranks #1332 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #783.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11.5 %)
- CA (10.2 %)
- IL (7.6 %)
- OH (6 %)
- MO (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 106 |
| 1890-1900 | 339 |
| 1900-1910 | 528 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,304 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,636 |
| 1930-1940 | 996 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,039 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,044 |
| 1960-1970 | 893 |
| 1970-1980 | 348 |
| 1980-1990 | 173 |
| 1990-2000 | 280 |
| 2000-2010 | 837 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,517 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,031 |
Famous people named Veda
- Veda Ann Borg: Actress
- Veda Hille: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- The name is derived from the Sanskrit root vid, meaning 'to know', which forms the name of Hinduism's primary canonical texts.
- The name gained visibility in American popular culture through the lead character Vada Sultenfuss in the 1991 film My Girl.