Veda
How to say it: VAY-duh · /ˈveɪdə/
From Sanskrit 'veda' meaning 'knowledge' or 'sacred wisdom'. The Vedas are the ancient Hindu scriptures.
Veda was the 470th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 370 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 27% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #428 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #470 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 370 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,084 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +27% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #428 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Rising through recent decades, Veda reached its best in the 2020s. At its peak today, further gains look likely.
What goes with it
Light and crisp with a gentle close, Veda feels calm and clear. Mira fits alongside.
Nicknames
- Vee
Honouring a Veda in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Veda is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hindi.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
Ireland: #482.
Famous people named Veda
- Veda Ann Borg (1915–1973)Actress
- Veda Krishnamurthy (born 1992)Indian cricketer
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
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