Golda

Golda is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 65 girls in the United States.

Golda at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Golda

Golda belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Golda first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #295 in 1894, and in 2024 65 babies received the name — 6,365 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Golda in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#295 in 1894
Peak year
1915
Babies named Golda in 2024
65
Total since 1880
6,365

Golda in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#2407 in 1998
Babies named Golda in 2025
9
Total since 1996
88

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Golda mean?

The meaning of Golda is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Golda a boy or girl name?

Golda is a girl name. In 2024, 65 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Golda?

Golda comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Golda?

Golda first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #295 in 1894, and 65 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].