GirlPersian origin

Yalda: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Means longest night, celebrating the return of light.

Origin
Persian
Syllables
2
Current rank
#9888
Peak
#9888 in 2017

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

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

1982: #1229119821990: #1520219902005: #1637620052015: #1293520152017: #98882017#1#16376

What Yalda Means

Yalda is a girl name of Persian origin. Means longest night, celebrating the return of light.

How Popular Yalda Is

Yalda currently ranks #9888 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #9888 in 2017. It is rising.

Good to Know About Yalda

  • Yalda has been gaining popularity in recent years.
  • Yalda is a name with Persian cultural heritage.
  • It's part of the celestial naming trend inspired by the sky and stars.

Names Like Yalda

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

Sibling Names for Yalda

Persian names that pair well as a brother or sister to Yalda.

Questions About Yalda

What does Yalda mean?

Yalda is a girl name of Persian origin. Means longest night, celebrating the return of light.

How popular is Yalda?

Yalda currently ranks #9888 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #9888 in 2017. It is rising.

Where does Yalda come from?

Yalda comes from Persian roots. Yalda has been gaining popularity in recent years.

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