GirlSanskrit origin

Vidya: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Means knowledge, a name of wisdom and learning.

Origin
Sanskrit
Syllables
2
Current rank
#13252
Peak
#6650 in 1973

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1972: #963019721980: #815419801990: #1290819902000: #1495520002005: #884920052010: #866920102015: #757920152020: #132522020#1#14955

What Vidya Means

Vidya is a girl name of Sanskrit origin. Means knowledge, a name of wisdom and learning.

How Popular Vidya Is

Vidya currently ranks #13252 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #6650 in 1973. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Vidya

  • Vidya is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Vidya is a name with roots in ancient Sanskrit.
  • It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.

Names Like Vidya

Other Sanskrit names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Vidya

Sanskrit names that pair well as a brother or sister to Vidya.

Questions About Vidya

What does Vidya mean?

Vidya is a girl name of Sanskrit origin. Means knowledge, a name of wisdom and learning.

How popular is Vidya?

Vidya currently ranks #13252 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #6650 in 1973. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Vidya come from?

Vidya comes from Sanskrit roots. Vidya is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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