Voda
A feminine name of Russian origin meaning "water".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Voda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Voda today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Voda births was 1915 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Voda. 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 Voda. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1915
6 babies that year
Average age
-
1927 SSA rank
#5,584
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Voda: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Voda from the 1910s through to the 1920s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 11 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
Voda 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 Voda during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Voda
The name Voda has its origins in the Slavic languages, particularly in the languages spoken in Eastern Europe. It is derived from the Proto-Slavic word "voda," which means "water." This name likely emerged during the early medieval period, when Slavic cultures were thriving in the region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Voda can be found in the Czech chronicles from the 12th century. These chronicles mention a nobleman named Voda, who was a prominent figure in the court of King Vladislav II of Bohemia.
In the 13th century, a Russian prince named Voda Vsevolodovich ruled over the principality of Pereyaslavl, which was located in what is now modern-day Ukraine. He is mentioned in the Laurentian Codex, an important historical document from that era.
During the Renaissance period, a Croatian painter named Voda Cylindrić (born in 1490) gained recognition for his religious works, particularly his altarpieces depicting scenes from the life of Christ.
In the 19th century, a Bulgarian revolutionary named Voda Prličeva (1825-1892) played a significant role in the struggle for independence from the Ottoman Empire. She is celebrated as a national heroine in Bulgaria for her contributions to the cause of freedom.
Another notable figure bearing the name Voda was Voda Nonić (1881-1946), a Serbian writer and poet who was a prominent figure in the literary circles of Belgrade during the early 20th century. His works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
It is worth noting that while the name Voda has its roots in the Slavic languages, it has also been adopted and used in other cultures over time, reflecting the fluidity and interconnectedness of human societies.
People
Voda + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Voda 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
Voda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Voda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Voda 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 - US residents.
Is Voda a common name?
We classify Voda as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 22 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Voda most popular?
The single biggest year for Voda was 1915, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Voda is about 0 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 Voda in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Voda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Voda 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.
Is Voda still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Voda 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 Voda 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 Voda as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.