Yedda
An Arabic name meaning "blessing" or "joy".
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Yedda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yedda today is around 61 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yedda births was 1971 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yedda. 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 Yedda. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1971
5 babies that year
Average age
61
years old
1971 SSA rank
#9,628
Tracked since 1971
Popularity
Yedda: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Yedda 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 Yedda during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Yedda
The name Yedda has its origins in the Arabic language. It is derived from the Arabic word "jadda," which means "to be new" or "to renew." The name is believed to have first emerged in the Middle East and North Africa regions during the early Islamic era.
Historically, the name Yedda was not widely used or recorded in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, some linguistic experts suggest that it may have been a variant spelling of the more common Arabic name "Jaddah," which shares a similar meaning and linguistic root.
The earliest known recorded instances of the name Yedda can be traced back to the medieval period in certain regions of the Arab world. One of the earliest documented individuals with this name was Yedda al-Andalusi, a renowned scholar and poet from Andalusia (present-day Spain) who lived during the 11th century.
Throughout history, the name Yedda has been borne by several notable individuals, although it has remained relatively uncommon compared to other Arabic names. One such individual was Yedda bint Al-Ash'ath, a prominent figure in early Islamic history who lived in the 7th century and was known for her intelligence and political acumen.
Another notable bearer of the name was Yedda al-Qurashi, a respected Islamic scholar and teacher from the 9th century. She was renowned for her expertise in Quranic studies and Arabic literature.
In the modern era, one of the most famous individuals with the name Yedda was Yedda Stublick, a Swiss-born American actress and model who lived from 1925 to 2000. She appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career.
Another prominent figure with the name was Yedda Godard, a French author and journalist who lived from 1921 to 2010. She was known for her works on literature, culture, and social issues.
While not a widely popular name, Yedda has maintained a presence throughout history, primarily in the Arabic-speaking world and regions influenced by Islamic culture. Its meaning and linguistic roots have remained closely tied to the concepts of renewal and new beginnings.
People
Yedda + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yedda as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Yedda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yedda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yedda 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 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Yedda a common name?
We classify Yedda as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% 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 Yedda most popular?
The single biggest year for Yedda was 1971, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yedda is about 61 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 Yedda in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yedda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yedda 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 Yedda still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yedda 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 Yedda 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 Yedda as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Yedda on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.