Valda

Girl name

Valda has been given to 1,866 babies in the U.S. since 1897. It peaked in 1957.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,866

Peak year

1957 (62 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1897

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Valda — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Vadagirl

13,089 babies since 1880

Veldagirl

7,559 babies since 1895

Aldagirl

4,976 babies since 1880

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Linunisex

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Adelitagirl

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FAQ

How popular is the name Valda?

Valda has been given to 1,866 babies in the U.S. since 1897. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Valda peak?

Valda peaked in 1957, when 62 babies were given the name.

Is Valda a girl or boy name?

Valda is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Valda are girls).

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