Eda Girl

Popularity: #926 · Trend: → Stable

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ED-ah /ˈɛdə/

Origin: Turkish; Hebrew

Meaning: Turkish: 'noble'; Hebrew: 'delight'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Eda has roots in multiple linguistic traditions, primarily deriving from the Old High German word "eid," meaning "oath" or "promise." This term evolved into various forms across different languages, including the Old Norse "Edda," which refers to a body of medieval literature. The name Eda entered English through the influence of Germanic languages, particularly during the periods of the Anglo-Saxon settlement and subsequent Norman Conquest, which facilitated the integration of Germanic and Old Norse elements into the English lexicon.

Historically, the name Eda has been associated with notable figures in literature and history. One significant milestone is the appearance of the name in medieval texts, where it was often linked to themes of loyalty and fidelity, reflecting its etymological roots.

The name's connection to the Old Norse "Edda" also ties it to the rich tradition of Norse mythology and poetry, which flourished in the 13th century. Additionally, the name has been borne by various saints and noblewomen throughout history, contributing to its cultural resonance in medieval Europe.

Culturally, Eda embodies values of commitment and integrity, which have allowed it to endure across generations. In some traditions, it is viewed as a name that signifies strength and reliability, often associated with characters in folklore and literature who exemplify these traits.

The diminutive form "Eddie" has also been used historically, although it is more commonly associated with other names. Overall, Eda's linguistic roots and historical significance reflect a rich tapestry of cultural meanings that have contributed to its lasting presence in various cultures.

Famous people named Eda

In this section, you will find notable people named Eda. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Eda who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Eda who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Eda Ece is an actress best known for the TV series Yemin, and the films Kış Uykusu and Kırmızı Oda.

Eda Nur Güngör is a professional basketball player best known for playing with the Turkish national team and various clubs in the Turkish Women's Basketball League.

Fictional characters named Eda

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Eda Clawthorne is a fictional character from the animated series The Owl House. She is a powerful witch known as the Owl Lady who becomes a mentor to the main character, Luz.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Eda, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Eda. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

EveIvyAvaZaraLedaNinaMiraCora

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Eda was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Eda has ranked as high as #1242 nationally, which occurred in 1916, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Eda has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Eda is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Eda was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Eda.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 22 22
2024 20 20
2023 21 21
2022 23 23
2021 23 23
2020 20 20
2019 14 14
2018 23 23
2017 13 13
2016 19 19
2015 22 22
2014 17 17
2013 23 23
2012 14 14
2011 22 22
2010 18 18
2009 21 21
2008 23 23
2007 13 13
2006 14 14
2005 17 17
2004 11 11
2003 8 8
2002 7 7
2001 14 14
2000 17 17
1999 9 9
1998 8 8
1997 12 12
1996 7 7
1995 8 8
1994 9 9
1993 11 11
1992 13 13
1991 17 17
1990 12 12
1989 14 14
1988 8 8
1987 10 10
1985 11 11
1984 8 8
1983 11 11
1982 8 8
1981 13 13
1980 9 9
1978 7 7
1977 9 9
1976 5 5
1975 8 8
1974 23 23
1973 9 9
1972 11 11
1971 10 10
1970 15 15
1969 7 7
1968 9 9
1967 14 14
1966 13 13
1965 17 17
1964 19 19
1963 23 23
1962 17 17
1961 18 18
1960 16 16
1959 25 25
1958 23 23
1957 28 28
1956 29 29
1955 26 26
1954 19 19
1953 34 34
1952 35 35
1951 29 29
1950 28 28
1949 31 31
1948 31 31
1947 37 37
1946 29 29
1945 26 26
1944 21 21
1943 43 43
1942 26 26
1941 24 24
1940 25 25
1939 27 27
1938 28 28
1937 29 29
1936 32 32
1935 29 29
1934 34 34
1933 38 38
1932 47 47
1931 41 41
1930 55 55
1929 58 58
1928 57 57
1927 54 54
1926 74 74
1925 68 68
1924 73 73
1923 80 80
1922 90 90
1921 80 80
1920 72 72
1919 92 92
1918 98 98
1917 88 88
1916 100 100
1915 71 71
1914 56 56
1913 67 67
1912 49 49
1911 33 33
1910 31 31
1909 20 20
1908 35 35
1907 35 35
1906 28 28
1905 29 29
1904 30 30
1903 27 27
1902 32 32
1901 24 24
1900 36 36
1899 29 29
1898 34 34
1897 33 33
1896 47 47
1895 43 43
1894 36 36
1893 32 32
1892 46 46
1891 41 41
1890 39 39
1889 31 31
1888 40 40
1887 25 25
1886 37 37
1885 42 42
1884 35 35
1883 19 19
1882 31 31
1881 23 23
1880 22 22

Top States for Eda (2018)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NY 6
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