Winter solstice; birth
Yalda is a Persian name traditionally given to girls born on the longest night of the year, known as Shab-e Yalda. The term itself is derived from a Syriac word meaning 'birth,' originally referring to the birth of Mithra, the sun god. It is a deeply cultural name celebrating the triumph of light over darkness.
Less common today
Yalda isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,048 in 2025.
Australian broadcast journalist and news presenter
Kurdish-Iranian folk singer and musician
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
