Veda Girl

Popularity: #591 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: VAY-duh /ˈveɪdə/

Origin: Sanskrit; Latin

Meaning: Sanskrit: knowledge; Latin: life

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Veda has its roots in the ancient Sanskrit word "veda," which translates to "knowledge" or "wisdom." The term is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *weid-, meaning "to know." This linguistic lineage reflects the name's deep connection to the sacred texts of Hinduism, known as the Vedas, which are among the oldest religious scriptures in the world, composed around 1500 to 500 BCE. The Vedas encompass a vast body of knowledge, including hymns, rituals, and philosophical teachings, and they play a crucial role in the spiritual and cultural heritage of India.

Throughout history, the Vedas have been highly revered in Hindu tradition, influencing various aspects of Indian culture, philosophy, and spirituality. The Rigveda, one of the four Vedas, is particularly significant, containing hymns dedicated to various deities and addressing fundamental questions of existence.

The importance of the Vedas was further solidified during the classical period of Indian philosophy, where they were interpreted and commented upon by various scholars and sages, contributing to the development of Hindu thought. Culturally, the name Veda symbolizes wisdom and enlightenment, embodying the essence of knowledge that is central to many philosophical and spiritual traditions.

It resonates with the idea of seeking truth and understanding the universe, making it a name of profound significance. In addition to its primary form, Veda may also be associated with diminutive forms or variations in different cultures, though its original Sanskrit form remains the most recognized.

The enduring legacy of the name reflects its deep historical roots and the cultural values associated with knowledge and learning.

Famous people named Veda

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

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Veda Hille is a musician best known for her albums and theatrical compositions.

Veda Scott is a professional wrestler best known for her work in various independent promotions and as a commentator.

Fictional characters named Veda

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Veda is a fictional character from the novel and film adaptation of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. She is a young woman navigating her ambitions and relationships while dealing with cultural expectations.

Sibling suggestions

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

VeraLilaMayaNinaZaraSera

Similar names

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

VinaAdaLedaCedaNedaZeda

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Veda was first seen in the United States in 1881.

Veda has ranked as high as #1349 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Illinois, Ohio, and Missouri.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Veda 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 Veda 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 Veda.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 370 0 370
2024 410 0 410
2023 342 0 342
2022 313 0 313
2021 313 0 313
2020 283 0 283
2019 321 5 316
2018 302 0 302
2017 319 0 319
2016 319 0 319
2015 289 0 289
2014 227 0 227
2013 211 0 211
2012 177 0 177
2011 202 0 202
2010 155 0 155
2009 133 0 133
2008 132 0 132
2007 96 0 96
2006 75 0 75
2005 98 0 98
2004 65 0 65
2003 62 0 62
2002 67 0 67
2001 49 0 49
2000 60 0 60
1999 50 0 50
1998 28 0 28
1997 31 0 31
1996 40 0 40
1995 25 0 25
1994 24 0 24
1993 36 0 36
1992 19 0 19
1991 10 0 10
1990 17 0 17
1989 11 0 11
1987 20 0 20
1986 17 0 17
1985 10 0 10
1984 18 0 18
1983 20 0 20
1982 25 0 25
1981 27 0 27
1980 25 0 25
1979 21 0 21
1978 34 0 34
1977 20 0 20
1976 27 0 27
1975 28 0 28
1974 31 0 31
1973 41 0 41
1972 35 0 35
1971 63 0 63
1970 48 0 48
1969 54 0 54
1968 59 0 59
1967 74 0 74
1966 78 0 78
1965 73 0 73
1964 102 0 102
1963 108 0 108
1962 101 0 101
1961 116 0 116
1960 128 0 128
1959 119 0 119
1958 122 0 122
1957 95 0 95
1956 108 0 108
1955 79 0 79
1954 128 0 128
1953 107 0 107
1952 96 0 96
1951 93 0 93
1950 97 0 97
1949 91 0 91
1948 137 0 137
1947 164 0 164
1946 200 0 200
1945 83 0 83
1944 65 0 65
1943 67 0 67
1942 82 0 82
1941 70 0 70
1940 80 0 80
1939 68 0 68
1938 89 0 89
1937 95 0 95
1936 99 0 99
1935 101 0 101
1934 118 0 118
1933 106 0 106
1932 97 0 97
1931 97 0 97
1930 126 0 126
1929 143 0 143
1928 137 0 137
1927 145 0 145
1926 166 0 166
1925 169 0 169
1924 167 0 167
1923 162 0 162
1922 166 0 166
1921 188 0 188
1920 193 0 193
1919 164 0 164
1918 167 0 167
1917 169 0 169
1916 171 0 171
1915 168 0 168
1914 118 0 118
1913 107 0 107
1912 101 0 101
1911 74 0 74
1910 65 0 65
1909 56 0 56
1908 60 0 60
1907 59 0 59
1906 51 0 51
1905 54 0 54
1904 40 0 40
1903 52 0 52
1902 52 0 52
1901 52 0 52
1900 52 0 52
1899 50 0 50
1898 46 0 46
1897 44 0 44
1896 37 0 37
1895 41 0 41
1894 31 0 31
1893 22 0 22
1892 23 0 23
1891 18 0 18
1890 27 0 27
1889 19 0 19
1888 26 0 26
1887 16 0 16
1886 8 0 8
1885 17 0 17
1884 9 0 9
1882 5 0 5
1881 6 0 6

Top States for Veda (2024)

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 43
12%
TX 35
10%
IL 23
6%
NJ 21
6%
MI 19
5%
PA 19
5%
OH 18
5%
FL 16
4%
NY 16
4%
GA 15
4%
TN 13
4%
NC 13
4%
WA 13
4%
WI 13
4%
MA 12
3%
IA 10
3%
IN 10
3%
CO 8
2%
AR 8
2%
AZ 7
2%
MD 7
2%
MN 6
2%
MO 6
2%
VA 6
2%
KS 5
1%
OR 5
1%