Veda Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Veda is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Veda?
Veda is spelled V-E-D-A. The name has 4 letters.
Veda at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- The term “Veda” means “knowledge” or “wisdom” in Sanskrit.
- Origin
- The name is associated with the ancient Indian texts known as the Vedas, which are composed in Sanskrit.
- Pronunciation
- VEE-dah · 2 syllables
Veda Popularity in 2025
Rank#738
Recorded Births370
- Girls usage fell 46 places to #738 and recorded 40 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Veda Mean?
The term “Veda” means “knowledge” or “wisdom” in Sanskrit.
Origin: The name is associated with the ancient Indian texts known as the Vedas, which are composed in Sanskrit.
How Do You Pronounce Veda?
PronunciationVEE-dah
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Veda?
- History
- The Vedas are ancient religious texts that hold significant historical importance in Indian tradition.
- Cultural notes
- The Vedas are regarded as sacred texts foundational to Hindu religious practice and spiritual knowledge.
Veda Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 370 | #738 |
| 2024 | Girls | 410 | #692 |
| 2023 | Girls | 342 | #815 |
| 2022 | Girls | 313 | #889 |
| 2021 | Girls | 313 | #871 |
| 2020 | Girls | 283 | #918 |
| 2019 | Girls | 316 | #849 |
| 2019 | Boys | 5 | #12,145 |
| 2018 | Girls | 302 | #893 |
| 2017 | Girls | 319 | #856 |
| 2016 | Girls | 319 | #883 |
| 2015 | Girls | 289 | #937 |
| 2014 | Girls | 227 | #1,118 |
| 2013 | Girls | 211 | #1,138 |
| 2012 | Girls | 177 | #1,326 |
| 2011 | Girls | 202 | #1,189 |
| 2010 | Girls | 155 | #1,456 |
| 2009 | Girls | 133 | #1,676 |
| 2008 | Girls | 132 | #1,685 |
| 2007 | Girls | 96 | #2,101 |
| 2006 | Girls | 75 | #2,459 |
| 2005 | Girls | 98 | #1,950 |
| 2004 | Girls | 65 | #2,556 |
| 2003 | Girls | 62 | #2,577 |
When Was Veda Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Girls
410 recorded births
National rank #692
2025 · Girls
370 recorded births
National rank #738
2023 · Girls
342 recorded births
National rank #815
2017 · Girls
319 recorded births
National rank #856
Where Veda Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| IA | #354 | 9 |
| NJ | #390 | 20 |
| MI | #406 | 21 |
| WA | #452 | 15 |
| KY | #498 | 8 |
| MN | #540 | 9 |
| MA | #564 | 9 |
| WI | #564 | 8 |