Vaeda
A feminine name of unknown origin, possibly derived from Sanskrit, with an undetermined meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 1,170 living Americans carry the first name Vaeda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Vaeda today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vaeda births was 2022 (176 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vaeda. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Vaeda is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 7 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.2K
~ 1 in 292,952 Americans
Peak year
2022
176 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,622
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Vaeda: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vaeda from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 754 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vaeda by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Vaeda during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Vaedas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 20 states and territories. Pennsylvania, Ohio, California recorded the most babies named Vaeda, while Washington, Virginia, Kentucky recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 25 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Vaeda
The name Vaeda is of ancient Sanskrit origin, believed to have emerged during the Vedic period of Indian history, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "veda," which refers to the sacred Hindu scriptures known as the Vedas, considered the oldest and most revered texts in Hinduism.
The name Vaeda is closely associated with the spiritual and philosophical teachings found within the Vedas. These ancient texts encompass a vast collection of hymns, prayers, and philosophical dialogues that form the foundation of Hindu beliefs and practices. The name may have been given to individuals who dedicated their lives to the study and preservation of these sacred texts.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Vaeda can be found in the Rig Veda, one of the four principal Vedas. This ancient text, composed around 1500 BCE, contains several hymns and invocations that bear the name Vaeda, suggesting its use during that time period. However, it is difficult to ascertain specific individuals who bore this name in those ancient times.
Throughout history, the name Vaeda has been associated with various learned scholars, philosophers, and spiritual leaders who have made significant contributions to the preservation and propagation of Hindu traditions and teachings. One notable figure was Vaeda Vyasa, a revered sage and scholar who is believed to have lived around the 5th century BCE. He is credited with compiling and systematizing the Vedas, as well as composing the epic Hindu texts, the Mahabharata and the Puranas.
Another prominent individual with the name Vaeda was Vaeda Prakasha, a renowned Hindu philosopher and logician who lived during the 16th century CE. He made substantial contributions to the field of Indian logic and authored several influential treatises on the subject.
In the realm of spirituality, Vaeda Bharati, a modern-day spiritual leader and founder of the Himalayan Institute, has played a significant role in spreading the teachings of yoga and Vedic traditions worldwide. He was born in 1936 and has dedicated his life to promoting the ancient wisdom and practices of Hinduism.
The name Vaeda has also been adopted by individuals from various cultural backgrounds, transcending its original Sanskrit roots. For instance, Vaeda Bunnell was an American songwriter and musician who co-founded the rock band Starship in the 1970s.
While the name Vaeda may not be as widely used in contemporary times, its historical significance and connection to the ancient Vedic texts and traditions remain deeply rooted in its origins, making it a name with a rich cultural heritage and spiritual connotations.
People
Vaeda + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vaeda as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Vaeda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vaeda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,170 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vaeda going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 292,952 US residents.
Is Vaeda a common name?
We classify Vaeda as "Rare". It ranks above 91.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,178 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vaeda most popular?
The single biggest year for Vaeda was 2022, when 176 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vaeda is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Vaeda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vaeda in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.