Golda
Golda first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 1915, when 158 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Golda popular?
Vintage Golda is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1915.
| 2020s | 361 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 376 | |
| 2000s | 260 | |
| 1990s | 156 | |
| 1980s | 172 | |
| 1970s | 121 | |
| 1960s | 92 | |
| 1950s | 159 | |
| 1940s | 258 | |
| 1930s | 493 | |
| 1920s | 937 | |
| 1910s | 1,241 | |
| 1900s | 882 | |
| 1890s | 703 | |
| 1880s | 219 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Golda mean?
Yiddish name meaning 'gold', from the word for the metal. Borne by Golda Meir; the literal gold sense.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Golda mean?
Golda means gold. Yiddish name meaning 'gold', from the word for the metal. Borne by Golda Meir; the literal gold sense.
What is the origin of the name Golda?
Golda is of yiddish origin.
How do you pronounce Golda?
Golda is pronounced “GOHL-dah.”
Is Golda a boy or a girl name?
Golda is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Golda a popular name right now?
Golda is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1915.
How popular is the name Golda?
In 2025, Golda ranked #2665 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Golda most popular?
Golda was most popular in 1915, when about 158 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Golda?
Names similar to Golda include Goldie, Shayna.
What names go well with Golda?
yiddish names that pair well with Golda include Goldie, Shayna.