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Meda

Quick answerMeda is a shortened form of Medea, derived from the Greek root "medea" meaning "cunning" or "wise," though it may also relate to the Medes, an ancient Persian people.

Greek · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#15,025
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year1915
Syllables2
OriginGreek
LanguageGreek
CultureGreek
Letters4
Numerology5 Chaldean 5
Global rank#28

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Meda

Meda is a shortened form of Medea, derived from the Greek root "medea" meaning "cunning" or "wise," though it may also relate to the Medes, an ancient Persian people.

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Etymology

Meda is a shortened form of Medea, derived from the Greek root "medea" meaning "cunning" or "wise," though it may also relate to the Medes, an ancient Persian people. The name appears primarily in Greek mythology (notably the sorceress Medea), with modern usage across English-speaking, Germanic, and Scandinavian cultures, though it lacks strong religious association.

Meda currently ranks #15,025 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1915.

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