Valda
Pronunciation: [ v-AHLD-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Valda first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 673 babies have been named Valda in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Valda is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,753 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,753
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Valda
Valda is a girl name .
Valda is currently ranked #38,753 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Valda include Val, Vay, Vaie, and Valkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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