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Neda
GirlPersian, Slavic· “call, voice; also Sunday”
- Meaning
- call, voice; also Sunday
- Origin
- Persian, Slavic
- Pronunciation
- NEH-duh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #7,398
- US babies 2025
- 15
- Best rank
- #1,425 (1889)
- Peak year
- 1987
Meaning and origin of Neda
Neda is a Persian and Slavic name that is usually said to mean “call, voice; also Sunday”.
Neda has more than one source. In Persian it means call or voice, and it is a common Iranian name. In South Slavic languages it is a short form of Nedeljka, from nedelja, Sunday, given to girls born on that day. The spelling is the same in both traditions. In the US it is usually said NEH-duh or NAY-duh, while in Persian it is neh-DAH. Families often choose it because it works across cultures. The name is short and easy to spell.
Popularity over time
Neda first appears in US Social Security records in 1889. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,425 in 1889, and the most babies received it in 1987, when 48 were named Neda. In 2025, 15 babies were named Neda, and it ranked #7,398 nationally. That is 29% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,440 in 1920, #1,824 in 1950, #3,185 in 1980, #5,631 in 2000, #5,550 in 2010, and #7,398 in 2025. Of the 2,189 US girls named Neda since records began, 16% were born in the 1980s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 304 babies. Since 2010, 278 more have been named Neda.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Marlaina, Bethani, Jene, Ivelisse, and Julieanne.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Neda ranked highest in California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #3010 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Neda is usually pronounced NEH-duh, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with N and ends in “-da”.
Middle names for Neda
A few middle names that flow with Neda: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Neda
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Neda mean?
Neda is a Persian and Slavic name that is usually said to mean “call, voice; also Sunday”.
What is the origin of the name Neda?
Neda has Persian and Slavic roots. Neda has more than one source.
Is Neda a popular name?
Not especially. Neda ranked #7,398 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Neda a boy or girl name?
Neda is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Neda?
Neda is usually pronounced NEH-duh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings