Veyda
A feminine name of Turkish origin meaning "noble lady".
Name Census estimates that about 463 living Americans carry the first name Veyda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Veyda today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Veyda births was 2022 (52 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Veyda. 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.
People living today
463
~ 1 in 740,290 Americans
Peak year
2022
52 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,448
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Veyda: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Veyda from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 243 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Veyda remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Veyda 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 Veyda during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Veydas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Michigan, Pennsylvania recorded the most babies named Veyda, while Texas, Pennsylvania, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Veyda
The name Veyda is a relatively rare and unique one, with its origins shrouded in mystery and speculation. Some scholars believe that it may have roots in the ancient Sanskrit language, where the word "veda" means knowledge or wisdom. This could suggest that the name Veyda was originally bestowed upon individuals who were revered for their intellectual prowess or spiritual enlightenment.
Others trace the name's origins to the Persian language, where the word "veyda" is said to mean a beautiful flower. This interpretation adds a more poetic and aesthetic connotation to the name, evoking imagery of grace, beauty, and natural splendor.
While there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts that explicitly mention the name Veyda, some researchers have uncovered tantalizing clues that hint at its usage in various cultures throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded individuals to bear the name Veyda was a Persian philosopher and mystic who lived in the 9th century CE. Known as Veyda al-Hakim, she was renowned for her profound insights into the nature of existence and the human condition.
During the Renaissance period in Europe, there was a notable Italian artist named Veyda Verrocchio, who lived from 1435 to 1488. Verrocchio was a highly skilled sculptor and painter, best known for his works in bronze and his influence on his students, including the legendary Leonardo da Vinci.
In the 17th century, a French explorer and cartographer named Veyda Champlain (1567-1635) made significant contributions to the mapping of the North American continent. His detailed charts and maps of the eastern regions of what is now Canada and the United States were instrumental in facilitating further exploration and settlement in the New World.
Moving into the 19th century, there was a Russian author and poet named Veyda Pushkin (1799-1837), whose works were renowned for their vivid descriptions of nature and the human condition. Pushkin is widely considered one of the most influential figures in Russian literature and is often referred to as the "father of modern Russian literature."
Finally, in the 20th century, Veyda Curie (1897-1956) was a remarkable Polish-born physicist and chemist who made groundbreaking contributions to the study of radioactivity and the discovery of new chemical elements. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and remains an iconic figure in the field of science and women's empowerment.
While the name Veyda may be relatively uncommon, its rich history and diverse cultural associations imbue it with a sense of mystery, wisdom, and artistic expression, making it a truly intriguing and captivating moniker.
People
Veyda + last name combinations
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Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Veyda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Veyda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 463 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Veyda 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 740,290 US residents.
Is Veyda a common name?
We classify Veyda as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 466 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Veyda most popular?
The single biggest year for Veyda was 2022, when 52 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Veyda is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Veyda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Veyda 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.