Neda Girl

Popularity: #933 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: NEH-dah /ˈnɛdə/

Origin: Persian; Slavic

Meaning: Persian: 'voice'; Slavic: 'hope'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Neda has its roots in multiple linguistic traditions, primarily deriving from the Persian word "neda," which means "voice" or "call." This Persian origin reflects a rich cultural heritage, as the name has been used in various forms across different regions. The name also appears in Slavic languages, where it is sometimes associated with the word for "hope" or "gift." The transition of Neda into English can be traced through the influence of Persian literature and culture, particularly during the periods of trade and cultural exchange between the East and the West, which facilitated the introduction of many Persian names into the broader lexicon.

Historically, the name Neda has been borne by notable figures in literature and art, particularly in Persian poetry, where it often symbolizes beauty and the ethereal qualities of sound. In the 20th century, Neda gained further prominence due to its association with the tragic figure Neda Agha-Soltan, who became a symbol of the Iranian Green Movement after her death in 2009.

This event highlighted the name's resonance with themes of resistance and the quest for freedom, further embedding it in contemporary cultural narratives. Culturally, Neda carries significant weight in various traditions, often embodying ideals of beauty, hope, and the power of voice.

In some contexts, it is celebrated for its lyrical quality and is sometimes used in poetry and songs, enhancing its appeal across different cultures. The name's associations with both personal and collective identity contribute to its enduring presence in various societies, making it a name rich in meaning and historical significance.

Famous people named Neda

In this section, you will find notable people named Neda. 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 Neda who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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Neda Agha-Soltan is a symbol of the Iranian Green Movement best known for her death during protests in 2009.

Neda Ulaby is a journalist best known for her work with NPR and coverage of cultural issues.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Neda. 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.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Neda was first seen in the United States in 1889.

Neda has ranked as high as #3585 nationally, which occurred in 1987, and has been most popular in California, Illinois, New York, Texas, and New Jersey.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Neda 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 Neda 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 Neda.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 15 15
2024 21 21
2023 18 18
2022 19 19
2021 15 15
2020 11 11
2019 14 14
2018 21 21
2017 21 21
2016 19 19
2015 21 21
2014 15 15
2013 10 10
2012 15 15
2011 18 18
2010 25 25
2009 14 14
2008 14 14
2007 14 14
2006 17 17
2005 16 16
2004 23 23
2003 17 17
2002 18 18
2001 24 24
2000 20 20
1999 19 19
1998 29 29
1997 35 35
1996 23 23
1995 31 31
1994 30 30
1993 32 32
1992 39 39
1991 37 37
1990 29 29
1989 41 41
1988 37 37
1987 48 48
1986 34 34
1985 37 37
1984 34 34
1983 23 23
1982 33 33
1981 33 33
1980 27 27
1979 30 30
1978 22 22
1977 21 21
1976 20 20
1975 25 25
1974 19 19
1973 15 15
1972 13 13
1971 11 11
1970 16 16
1969 19 19
1968 14 14
1967 6 6
1965 7 7
1964 11 11
1963 13 13
1962 6 6
1961 15 15
1960 17 17
1959 7 7
1958 19 19
1957 18 18
1956 21 21
1955 20 20
1954 26 26
1953 30 30
1952 24 24
1951 11 11
1950 28 28
1949 19 19
1948 19 19
1947 12 12
1946 21 21
1945 8 8
1944 18 18
1943 10 10
1942 22 22
1941 12 12
1940 23 23
1939 13 13
1938 18 18
1937 16 16
1936 9 9
1935 5 5
1934 14 14
1933 15 15
1932 17 17
1931 16 16
1930 19 19
1929 18 18
1928 17 17
1927 20 20
1926 10 10
1925 12 12
1924 13 13
1923 14 14
1922 17 17
1921 16 16
1920 15 15
1919 13 13
1918 13 13
1917 18 18
1916 6 6
1915 10 10
1914 8 8
1913 10 10
1912 8 8
1911 9 9
1904 5 5
1903 6 6
1892 5 5
1890 5 5
1889 5 5

Top States for Neda (2023)

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
CA 5
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