When was the name Vada most popular?

In US Social Security records since 1890, Vada peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

What are names similar to Vada?

Names similar to Vada in origin and style include Piper, Hadley, Adley, Marley, Brooklyn.

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Vada

Q: What does the name Vada mean?

Vada is a girl name of English origin: of disputed origin, often linked to Wade ('river crossing'); popularized by the 1991 film My Girl.

girl name

Origin

English

Syllables

Peak era

2010s/2020s

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

of disputed origin, often linked to Wade ('river crossing'); popularized by the 1991 film My Girl

Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 2010s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Vada peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

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Popularity in Brazil

24 people · the #109,849 first name in Brazil · median age 52

Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022

Names that fit alongside Vada

Piper Hadley Adley Marley Brooklyn Peyton

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