Holding steady.
Popularity of Zeda since 1896
Babies named Zeda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1926, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Zeda's real moment was 1896.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 67 |
| 1920s | 86 |
| 1930s | 22 |
| 1940s | 22 |
| 1950s | 14 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 27 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Zeda is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1896 and has never ranked in the top 1000. Its peak year was 1896, and its usage since has been sporadic and stable at very low levels. The name's origin is uncertain, but it is likely a variant of Zada or a modern coinage. Despite its obscurity, Zeda has a simple, melodic sound that fits contemporary naming trends favoring short, vowel-ending names. Its scarcity ensures individuality without being unfamiliar.
Zeda is a modern coinage, likely a variant of the name Zada, which itself may derive from Arabic 'zada' meaning 'luck' or 'prosperity', though this connection is uncertain. It may also have been formed as a feminine counterpart to Zed, a short form of Zebedee or Zedekiah. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1896, with very rare usage ever since.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Zeda
Names that share Zeda's style, for a brother or sister.
