Weeda
A feminine name of Hindi origin meaning "willow tree".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Weeda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Weeda today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Weeda births was 1926 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Weeda. 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 Weeda. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1926
6 babies that year
Average age
-
1926 SSA rank
#4,830
Tracked since 1912
Popularity
Weeda: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Weeda 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 6 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
Weeda 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 Weeda 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 Weeda
The given name Weeda is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language. It is derived from the Arabic word "wadi," which means "valley" or "river bed." The name likely originated in the Middle East or North Africa, where Arabic is widely spoken.
In Arabic culture, names often have symbolic meanings or are inspired by natural elements, such as plants, animals, or geographical features. The name Weeda may have been given to individuals born near a valley or river bed, or it could have been used as a metaphorical reference to someone who was viewed as a source of life or nourishment, much like a valley or river bed sustains life in arid regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Weeda can be found in the historical records of the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled a vast empire stretching from North Africa to Central Asia between the 8th and 13th centuries. During this period, a notable scholar and poet named Weeda ibn al-Muqri' (born around 820 CE) gained recognition for his contributions to Arabic literature.
Another historical figure bearing the name Weeda was Weeda bint Abi al-Ala' (born in the late 9th century CE), a renowned Arabic calligrapher and poet who lived in Baghdad during the Abbasid era. Her intricate calligraphic works were highly regarded and influential in the development of Arabic calligraphy.
In the 12th century, a famous Sufi mystic and scholar named Weeda al-Din al-Amili (born in 1155 CE) gained prominence in Iran and the surrounding regions. He was known for his spiritual teachings and his writings on Islamic mysticism, which had a significant impact on the Sufi tradition.
During the Ottoman Empire, a notable military commander named Weeda Pasha (born in the late 16th century) played a crucial role in the Ottoman conquest of Cyprus in 1571. His strategic leadership and bravery in battle earned him a place in the annals of Ottoman history.
In more recent times, Weeda Bashir (born in 1949) is a renowned Egyptian actress and film director who has made significant contributions to the Arabic film industry. She has received numerous awards and accolades for her work, including the prestigious Nile Award for Cinematic Arts.
It is important to note that while the name Weeda has deep roots in Arabic culture and history, it has also been adopted and used in various other cultures and communities around the world, often with slight variations in spelling or pronunciation.
People
Weeda + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Weeda as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with W
Other first names starting with W with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Weeda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Weeda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Weeda 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 Weeda a common name?
We classify Weeda 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, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Weeda most popular?
The single biggest year for Weeda was 1926, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Weeda 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 Weeda in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Weeda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Weeda 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 Weeda still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Weeda 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 Weeda 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 Weeda 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.