Neda
- US rank
- #7,133
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,279 in 1889
15 babies were named Neda in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,820 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1889–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Neda you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
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Read about Neda Agha-Soltan on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)- How commonAbout 1 in every 107,527 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Neda, 15 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Neda would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNeda first shows up in US birth records in 1889, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 136 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1889, when it ranked #1,279. Today it's #7,133, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendNeda has climbed 1,820 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,133. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Neda
Neda is a girl name of Russian and Slavic origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-eda”. US birth records list Neda for girls from 1889 to 2025, in 119 of those 137 years. Its best year was 1889, when it ranked #1,279 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,133, with 15 babies.
Origin:Russian namesSlavic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 28 | 35,714 girls |
| 1890s | 5.0 | 200,803 girls |
| 1900s | 4.1 | 243,309 girls |
| 1910s | 12 | 85,106 girls |
| 1920s | 13 | 78,370 girls |
| 1930s | 13 | 75,301 girls |
| 1940s | 12 | 86,430 girls |
| 1950s | 11 | 93,458 girls |
| 1960s | 5.9 | 170,068 girls |
| 1970s | 13 | 79,936 girls |
| 1980s | 20 | 49,628 girls |
| 1990s | 17 | 59,312 girls |
| 2000s | 9.6 | 104,167 girls |
| 2010s | 10 | 97,847 girls |
| 2020s | 10 | 98,361 girls |
Other spellings of Neda
More Russian girl names
- Girl name: Valentina · strong, healthy
- Girl name: Mila · gracious, dear
- Girl name: Maya · illusion
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- Girl name: Vera · faith
- Unisex name: Alexis · defender
- Girl name: Ivanna · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Sasha · defender of men
Questions about the name Neda
What is the origin of the name Neda?
Neda has Russian, Slavic roots in our records. Other Russian names include Valentina, Mila, Maya.
Is Neda a boy or girl name?
Neda is a girl name.
How popular is the name Neda?
Neda ranked #7,133 for US girls in 2025, given to 15 babies. Its best year was 1889 (#1,279).