Vada

At a Glance

Origin

Uncertain (possibly the Italian place name Vada, or a modern coinage)

Gender

Girl

Pronunciation

VAY-dahListen

Vada is pronounced VAY-dah, and where it actually comes from isn't settled — it may trace back to the Italian place name Vada, or it could be a more modern coinage. You might see it described online as a Latin word for 'hope,' but that's not accurate: the real Latin word for hope is spes, so there's no meaning behind this one. It has a clean, modern style.

Meaning & Origin of Vada

Origin: uncertain (possibly the Italian place name Vada, or a modern coinage).

A common claim: hope Actually: 'Vada' is often glossed as Latin for 'hope,' but no such Latin root exists (spes is the Latin word for hope); this appears to be an unsupported baby-name-site claim.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Vada

Popularity of Vada

Social Security data on Vada runs from 1880 to 2024: it hit its highest popularity at #334 back in 1901 with 84 babies given the name, and most recently sat at #960 in 2024 with 272 babies — a lower rank than its 1901 peak, but a higher raw count.

Names Like Vada

These names share Vada’s style, era or origin.

• Adria
• Astra
• Cami
• Camia
• Celia
• Cella

FAQ

What does the name Vada mean?

hope ‘Vada’ is often glossed as Latin for ‘hope,’ but no such Latin root exists (spes is the Latin word for hope); this appears to be an unsupported baby-name-site claim.

How do you pronounce Vada?

Vada is pronounced VAY-dah (IPA: /ˈveɪdə/).

Is Vada a popular name right now?

Vada peaked at #334 in 1901 and is ranked #960 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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