How Many People Are Named Meda?

Complete statistics for the name Meda: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Meda
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Meda is a very rare female name, with only 369 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 894,236 Americans. The majority of those named Meda are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.

~1,190
Living in US
1 in 278,529
Americans
1915
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Strong Classic Reserved
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom and adventure.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

33,055
Worldwide Bearers
#25,852
Global Rank
🇨🇩 DR Congo
11,216
🇮🇳 India
9,399
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
3,005
🇪🇬 Egypt
1,865
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
1,317
🇺🇸 United States
1,159
🇮🇩 Indonesia
894
🇨🇬 Congo
764
🇷🇴 Romania
570
🇲🇼 Malawi
529

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
369 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 104
33
Would be under 30 (2%)
67
Would be 30–60 (4%)
1,763
Would be over 60 (95%)

All 1,863 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1915

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
94
Modern Appeal
6
International
98

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Meda Through the Generations

Meda has been a name that's remained relatively stable through the years, peaking in popularity in 1915 with 55 births. Today, the name is still cherished by a small but dedicated group, with most of its bearers being over 60. This makes Meda a classic, old-school name that's held onto its charm despite its rarity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Pennsylvania 41
Texas 23
Arkansas 7
Missouri 5
West Virginia 5

✨ Similar Names to Meda

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Meda's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Meda

How Many People Have the Name Meda?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,190 people in the United States currently share the name Meda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 278,529 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Meda a Common or Rare Name?

Meda is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Meda Mean?

Meda means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Meda in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Meda Most Popular?

The name Meda reached peak popularity in 1915, with 55 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Meda?

Approximately 1,190 people named Meda live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,190. That works out to roughly 1 in 278,529 Americans.

Is Meda a rare name?

Meda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 278,529 Americans has this name.

What does the name Meda mean?

Meda means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Meda more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Meda are male and 100% are female.

When was Meda most popular?

Meda peaked in 1915 with 55 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,190
All-Time Births1,190
1 in X1 in 278,529
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age104
Peak Year1915
World Rank#25,852
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.