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Seda

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Pronounced SEH-dah /ˈsΙ›.dΙ™/Medium

Meaning: From the Turkish seda, 'voice; sound; echo' (via Persian/Arabic sada). A soft, lyrical word-name.Low

In 30 seconds: A lyrical Turkish name: Seda means 'voice; echo' (said 'SEH-dah'). Soft and musical.
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Origin MediumTurkish
MeaningFrom the Turkish seda, 'voice; sound; echo' (via Persian/Arabic sada). A soft, lyrical word-name.
U.S. rank (2024)#17231 β†˜ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1986
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 188

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 198619842024

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

Seda means 'voice; echo' in Turkish, a gentle, sound-themed name. It reads soft and rare in the U.S. (said 'SEH-dah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, more familiar in Turkey. Rare, lyrical, and soft.

Did you know? Seda is Turkish for 'voice; sound; echo' (from Persian/Arabic sada) - a soft, musical word-name (said 'SEH-dah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References - Seda β€” Turkish 'voice; echo'

Variations

SedaaSadaSeyda

Nicknames

SediDada

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Seda mean?

Seda is Turkish for 'voice; sound; echo.'

How do you pronounce Seda?

It's said SEH-dah /ˈsΙ›.dΙ™/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Seda a boy or girl name?

Seda is a girl's name.

How popular is Seda?

Seda is a rare name in the U.S.

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