Neda is of Persian origin, meaning 'voice' or 'speech'. It's a unisex name but is more commonly used for females. In the Middle East, Neda is often associated with Persian culture and literature. The name has gained global recognition in recent years due to its use by notable figures such as Iranian human rights activist Neda Agha-Soltan.
Here are the given statistics on births with the name Neda:
- The earliest year recorded is 1889 with 5 births.
- Births remained consistent around 5 per year until 1892, then dipped to 6 in 1903 before fluctuating between 5 and 10 births per year up until 1917 when there were 18 births.
- The period from 1920 to 1934 saw birth numbers ranging from 10 to 20 per year, with peaks in 1927 (20 births) and 1930 (19 births).
- Births dropped to single digits again between 1935 and 1946, except for a spike of 23 births in 1940.
- From 1947 onwards, birth numbers have been quite variable, ranging from 7 to 37 per year. Notable peaks include 28 births in 1950, 30 births in 1952, and 48 births in 1987.
- Recent years (2000-2023) have seen birth numbers fluctuate between 10 and 21 per year, with a total of 19 births recorded in the last two years.
Overall, the name Neda has seen varying popularity over time, with peaks in popularity occurring around every 25-30 years.