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Golda

♀ Girl

Pronounced GOHL-da /ˈgoʊl.dæ/Medium

Meaning: GoldMedium

In 30 seconds: Golda is a Yiddish name meaning 'gold', warm and old-fashioned in the best way.
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Origin MediumYiddish
MeaningGold
U.S. rank (2025)#2665 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births65 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1915
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,430

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191518802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Straight from the Yiddish word for gold, Golda is a name that wears its meaning plainly. It belongs to a tradition of Yiddish names drawn from precious, everyday words, and it softens naturally into the pet form Goldie.

Golda Meir, Israeli prime minister in the early 1970s, gives the name real historical weight, while British actress Golda Rosheuvel keeps it in present-day view. Between the formal Golda and the breezier Goldie, families get both gravity and charm.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Golda is 'gold', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Golda — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Goldie

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Golda Meir (1898–1978)
    Israeli prime minister 1969–1974.
  • ★Golda Rosheuvel (1970–present)
    British actress, Queen Charlotte in Bridgerton.

If you like Golda…

Goldie— the listed affectionate short form of the same 'gold' name
Pearl— another precious-material name in the same vintage spirit
Ruby— a gemstone name with the same warm, old-fashioned glow
Esther— a name from the same Yiddish and Jewish naming tradition
Mira— shares Golda's soft, classic two-syllable feel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Golda mean?

Golda is usually explained as meaning 'gold' and is most often linked with Yiddish tradition.

How do you pronounce Golda?

It's commonly said GOHL-da /ˈgoʊl.dæ/.

Is Golda a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Golda is used as a girl name.

How popular is Golda?

In 2024, Golda ranked #2666 in the U.S. for girls, with 65 births recorded.

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