Golda Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Golda means 'gold' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Golda
Golda is a feminine Hebrew name meaning 'gold'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'zahav', which means 'gold'. Golda is also associated with strength and resilience, as gold is a precious and durable metal. The name Golda became popular in modern times due to the influence of Golda Meir, the first female Prime Minister of Israel.
Popularity of the Name Golda
The popularity for the name Golda peaked in popularity in the year 1915 with 158 births, which ranked number 920 out of 8,412 unique names for that year. Golda had the most female births in 1915 with 158, which ranked number 489 out of 4,967 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Golda has increased sharply over the last ten years from 30 births to 55 births, an increase of 83.33%. Among females, Golda has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 30 births to 55 births, an increase of 83.33%.
Nationwide Popularity of Golda
- 20 Year Trend of Golda: 129.17%
- 10 Year Trend of Golda: 83.33%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Golda: 83.33%
Popularity of Golda by State
Among females, Golda was most popular in Northeastern states with 42 births in the region. It was most commonly used in NY, with 34 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Golda. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 860 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 34 | 498 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Golda
- Total Births of Golda: 58 (6.25%)
- Female Births of Golda: 58 (6.25%)
Given the upward trend of Golda over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 6.25% increase in total births, for a total of 58 births in 2024. For Females, births for Golda have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 58 female births in 2024, an increase of 6.25%.