Rising since 2006, #1,570 for girls today.
Popularity of Vaeda since 2002
Babies named Vaeda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 36 |
| 2010s | 388 |
| 2020s | 890 |
Meaning & origin
Vaeda is a modern name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 2002. Its origin is uncertain, but it may be a creative spelling of Veda or an Anglicization of the Irish Niamh. Since 2006, the name has been steadily rising in popularity. In 2025, Vaeda ranked 1,570, given to approximately 1 in 11,995 baby girls. Its peak popularity occurred in 2022. The name is most common in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. Vaeda fits the trend of short, vowel-rich names for girls and has a contemporary feel.
Vaeda first appeared on U.S. birth records in 2002, likely a modern coinage. It may be a variant of the Irish name Niamh (pronounced "Neev") or a respelling of Veda, which derives from Sanskrit meaning "knowledge." However, there is no direct etymological link. Its rise in the 2000s aligns with the fashion for short, feminine names starting with V.
Where Vaeda is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Vaeda” around the world
Where Vaeda lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vae, Vay
Sibling names for Vaeda
Names that share Vaeda's style, for a brother or sister.
