Verda

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Pronounced VUR-duh /ˈvɜːr.də/Medium

Meaning: A name of Latin flavor drawn from 'verde' / 'viridis,' 'green; fresh; verdant.' A gentle nature-tinged name of the early 20th century.Low

In 30 seconds: A fresh vintage name: Verda suggests 'green; verdant' (Latin), said 'VUR-duh.' Early-century and gentle.

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningA name of Latin flavor drawn from 'verde' / 'viridis,' 'green; fresh; verdant.' A gentle nature-tinged name of the early 20th century.

U.S. rank (1999)#16841 ↘ Falling

1999 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1918

Total births (all-time)≈ 8,062

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Verda draws on the Latin 'verde' / 'viridis,' 'green; fresh; verdant,' giving a quiet nature feel. Popular in the early 20th century, it peaked in 1918 and dwindled thereafter (said 'VUR-duh'). The precise route is uncertain, which we note.

Verda belonged to the early-century generation and is rare today. Rare, fresh, and vintage.

Did you know? Verda is an early-1900s Latinate name suggesting 'green; fresh'; it peaked around 1918 and has faded to rarity since.

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Verda — Latinate; 'verde/viridis' 'green, verdant'; route uncertain

Variations

VernaVerdieVerta

Nicknames

VeraVerdie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Verda mean?

Verda is a Latinate name from 'verde/viridis,' meaning 'green; fresh; verdant'; the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Verda?

It's said VUR-duh /ˈvɜːr.də/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Verda a boy or girl name?

Verda is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Verda?

Verda peaked in the nineteen-tens and is very rare today.