Veda Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Sanskrit
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Veda means 'knowledge' or 'wisdom'.
Meaning of the Name Veda
Veda is a Sanskrit name that means 'knowledge' or 'wisdom'. In Indian culture, the Vedas are a collection of ancient scriptures that are considered to be the oldest text in Hinduism. The name Veda carries the connotation of sacredness and divine knowledge. It is a name often given to girls with a spiritual or intellectual meaning.
Popularity of the Name Veda
The popularity for the name Veda peaked in popularity in the year 2016 with 319 births, which ranked number 1,642 out of 30,453 unique names for that year. Veda had the most female births in 2016 with 319, which ranked number 881 out of 18,860 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2019 with 5, which ranked number 12,126 out of 14,112 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Veda has increased sharply over the last ten years from 177 births to 311 births, an increase of 75.71%. Among females, Veda has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 177 births to 311 births, an increase of 75.71%.
Nationwide Popularity of Veda
- 20 Year Trend of Veda: 364.18%
- 10 Year Trend of Veda: 75.71%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Veda: 75.71%
Popularity of Veda by State
Among females, Veda was most popular in Midwestern states with 93 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 33 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Veda. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 33 | 916 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 571 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 473 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 986 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 913 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 576 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 744 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 496 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 442 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 763 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 809 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 750 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 606 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 547 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1031 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 955 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1516 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 655 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 624 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 636 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1014 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 1568 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 681 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 934 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 736 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 430 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Veda
- Total Births of Veda: 329 (5.80%)
- Female Births of Veda: 329 (5.80%)
Given the upward trend of Veda over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 5.80% increase in total births, for a total of 329 births in 2024. For Females, births for Veda have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 329 female births in 2024, an increase of 5.80%.