Weida
A girl's name with 10 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 5 letters and two syllables, Weida hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 1947, with 10 total recorded births.
Weida is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Weida is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Weida is a girl's baby name of Unknown origin, possibly a variant of Veda — from the Sanskrit veda, meaning "knowledge" or "wisdom" — or a German surname-influenced name. Its open vowel ending gives it a warm, approachable sound.
With only 10 U.S. births recorded, Weida is extremely rare. It carries a studious, wise quality in its possible Sanskrit roots, paired with a two-syllable simplicity that makes it easy to carry through a lifetime.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Weida's final sounds are open, warm — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Weida follows that feminine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Weida's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Weida has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1947.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 | #6376 | — |
| 1940s | 5 | #6092 | — |
The Story of Weida
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1947, Weida is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Girls named Weida are most likely born between 1947 and 1952.
How rare is Weida?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Weida is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1947, peaked in the 1940s with 5 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 1947–1952)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 5 | #6376 |
| 1947 | 5 | #6092 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1947–1952