Vidya
Girl name · Sanskrit · pronounced VID-yah
Verified name
What does Vidya mean?
Knowledge, learning
Origin and language
Sanskrit
Language family: Sanskrit|Hindi
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 940 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 5927 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Vidi
Variant: Vidyaa
Related: Veda
Using Vidya across cultures
A scholarly name honoring learning, used across India.
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