Veda is a distinctive choice, ranked #1128 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Veda in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1128
US Rank #692
About the Name Veda
Veda has never been more popular than it is right now, sitting at UK #1128. The name has climbed 1715 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2004.
Veda is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #692, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Veda
Unlikely. With around 30 UK babies named Veda per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Veda in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Veda is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 1715 places over the last five years to #1128 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Veda is more popular in the US (#692) than in the UK (#1128). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Veda ranks #692 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
30
UK babies named Veda (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 1715 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Veda
Likely around 1 other Veda in the class
UK Popularity (2004–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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Veda Krishnamurthy is a former Indian cricketer. She made her debut in international cricket at the age of 18 in a one day international (ODI) against England Women at Derby on 30 June 2011.