Veda
Veda is a girls' name of Hindi origin meaning “knowledge, sacred wisdom.” It ranked #738 in the United States in 2025. Veda refers to the Vedas, Hinduism's oldest and most sacred scriptures, composed over 3,500 years ago.
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how do you pronounce Veda?
VAY-dah
where does the name Veda come from?
The Vedas are the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism, and veda is Sanskrit for knowledge.
The name means 'knowledge' in its most profound sense — not mere information but divine wisdom that reveals the nature of reality. It carries the weight of humanity's oldest continuous intellectual tradition.
how popular is this name?
Veda has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 88 years since 1881, and fell outside it for 57. It peaked at #414 in 1899, and ranked #738 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #738 |
| 2024 | #692 |
| 2023 | #815 |
| 2022 | #889 |
| 2021 | #871 |
| 2020 | #918 |
| 2019 | #849 |
| 2018 | #893 |
| 2017 | #856 |
| 2016 | #883 |
| 1960 | #943 |
| 1950 | #900 |
| 1940 | #790 |
| 1930 | #615 |
| 1920 | #497 |
| 1910 | #503 |
| 1900 | #468 |
| 1899 | #414 |
| 1890 | #499 |
| 1881 | #740 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Veda fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Veda?
- Veda Krishnamurthy (Indian international cricketer)
- The Vedas (foundational texts of Hinduism)
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quick answers about Veda
What does the name Veda mean?
Veda means “knowledge, sacred wisdom”.
What is the origin of the name Veda?
Veda comes from the Hindi naming tradition.
How popular is the name Veda?
Veda ranked #738 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1899, at #414, and it has spent 88 years in the top 1,000 since 1881.
Is Veda a boy or girl name?
Veda is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Veda?
Veda is pronounced VAY-dah, with 2 syllables.
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