Rising since 2006, #3,089 for boys today.
Popularity of Vedh since 2006
Babies named Vedh per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 159 |
| 2020s | 196 |
Meaning & origin
Vedh is a contemporary name that first appeared on U.S. records in 2006. Its meaning is uncertain, but it is widely understood as a modern variant of Ved, a Sanskrit term for knowledge or sacred texts. The name has shown steady growth, reaching its peak rank of 3089 in 2024. It is given to roughly 1 in 43,797 boys, and its trajectory has been rising since 2006, particularly in Texas. Vedh reflects a trend of simplified, spiritually resonant names within the Indian American community.
Vedh is a modern Indian name, likely a phonetic variant or truncation of names like Ved (meaning 'knowledge' or 'sacred text' in Sanskrit) or Vedic-derived names. It emerged in the United States in 2006, primarily used among families of South Asian descent. The name's simplicity and spiritual connotations contribute to its growing popularity.
Where Vedh is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Ved
Sibling names for Vedh
Names that share Vedh's style, for a brother or sister.
