Yalda

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Pronounced YAHL-dah /ˈjɑl.dɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Persian Yalda (from the Syriac, 'birth'), the name of the winter solstice — the longest night of the year, celebrated as Shab-e Yalda; we note the festivalLow

In 30 seconds: Birth; the longest night of the year: Yalda is Persian. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'YAHL-dah'). We note the festival.

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Origin LowPersian

MeaningFrom the Persian Yalda (from the Syriac, 'birth'), the name of the winter solstice — the longest night of the year, celebrated as Shab-e Yalda; we note the festival

U.S. rank (2025)#8337 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 131

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

Yalda comes from the Persian Yalda (from the Syriac, 'birth'), the name of the winter solstice — the longest night of the year, celebrated as Shab-e Yalda (we note the festival). A lyrical, classic name (said 'YAHL-dah').

In the U.S. it appears in Persian and Afghan families. Rare, the-longest-night at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Yalda is 'birth' (from Syriac) — the Persian name of the winter solstice, the longest night, celebrated as Shab-e Yalda — a lyrical, festive name (we note the festival; said 'YAHL-dah').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Yalda — Persian; festival name

Variations

YaldahIalda

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yalda mean?

Yalda is Persian (from Syriac 'birth') — the name of the winter solstice, the longest night, celebrated as Shab-e Yalda. We note the festival.

How do you pronounce Yalda?

It's said YAHL-dah /ˈjɑl.dɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Yalda a boy or girl name?

Yalda is a girl's name.

How popular is Yalda?

Yalda is a very rare name in the U.S.