Eda
Eda: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /iː.də/
Meaning and origin of Eda
Root meaning: “riches”
- A female given name from Old English.
Etymology
From Old English ead (“riches”), also short for compound given names beginning thus, particularly Edith.
How popular is Eda?
Since 1880, 4,208 girls in the U.S. have been named Eda. Its highest rank for girls was #313 in 1885. In 2025, 22 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Eda FAQ
What does the name Eda mean?
Eda traces back to a root meaning "riches". A female given name from Old English. From Old English ead (“riches”), also short for compound given names beginning thus, particularly Edith.
What is the origin of the name Eda?
Eda is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Eda?
Since 1880, 4,208 girls in the U.S. have been named Eda. Its highest rank for girls was #313 in 1885. In 2025, 22 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Eda a boy or girl name?
Eda is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 4,208 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.