Knowledge, wisdom, or life
Veida is a rare variant of Veda, derived from the Sanskrit word for knowledge or sacred lore. It is also occasionally associated with the Germanic root 'vid' meaning life or wood. In modern usage, it serves as a distinctive alternative to names like Vera or Ada.
Less common today
Veida isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,707 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The young protagonist played by Anna Chlumsky · My Girl
Canadian singer-songwriter and pianist
