Ved
How to say it: VAYD · /ˈveɪd/
From Sanskrit 'veda' meaning 'knowledge, sacred wisdom' - short form of Vedic names.
Ved was the 1,009th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 188 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.1-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #765 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,009 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 188 |
| Share of births | 1 in 17,634 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.1 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #765 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Short and striking, Ved has come into use almost wholly within recent decades. The 2020s hold its highest standing with more rise foreseen.
What goes with it
Sharp and crisp with a breathy finish in a compact shape. Dev and Veer make natural companions.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Ved is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hindi.
Famous people named Ved
- Ved Prakash Malik (born 1939)Former chief of the Indian Army
- Ved Mehta (1934–2021)Indian-American writer
- Ved Marwah (1932–2020)Indian politician
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