Vedav
A masculine Hindu name meaning "knowledge" or "study of sacred texts".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Vedav. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Vedav today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vedav births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vedav. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Vedav. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#14,038
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Vedav: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Vedav 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 Vedav during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Vedav
The name Vedav has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, dating back to the Vedic period from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "veda," which means "knowledge" or "wisdom." The Vedas were ancient Hindu scriptures considered the earliest literary records of the Indian subcontinent.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vedav can be found in the Rigveda, one of the four canonical sacred texts of Hinduism. Here, it is mentioned as the name of a sage or rishi who composed several hymns and mantras. This association with the Vedic sages gives the name a revered and scholarly connotation.
In the 5th century BCE, a notable figure named Vedav is recorded as a disciple of the renowned philosopher and spiritual teacher, Gautama Buddha. This Vedav is said to have played a crucial role in the early dissemination of Buddhist teachings, further solidifying the name's association with wisdom and knowledge.
During the Gupta Empire, which spanned from around 320 CE to 550 CE, a renowned astronomer and mathematician named Vedav is believed to have lived. His contributions to the field of astronomy and his treatises on celestial movements were highly regarded during that period, adding to the intellectual legacy of the name.
In the 12th century CE, a prominent Sanskrit scholar and grammarian named Vedav authored several influential works on the intricacies of the Sanskrit language. His commentaries and explanations of ancient texts were widely studied and helped preserve the rich linguistic heritage of the time.
Another notable figure named Vedav was a 16th-century Rajput warrior and military strategist who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar. His bravery and tactical prowess in battles against rival kingdoms earned him a reputation as a skilled leader, showcasing the name's association with strength and valor.
While the name Vedav has its roots in ancient Indian culture and history, its profound meaning and associations with wisdom, knowledge, and intellectual pursuits have transcended geographical boundaries, making it a name with a rich and enduring legacy.
People
Vedav + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vedav 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
Vedav: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vedav?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vedav 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Vedav a common name?
We classify Vedav as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vedav most popular?
The single biggest year for Vedav was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vedav is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Vedav in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vedav a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vedav in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Vedav still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vedav in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Vedav can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Vedav as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.