Girl Name · Yiddish Origin
Golda
Golda is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a girl's name of Yiddish origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Golda — a girl name from the Yiddish tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Gilda is on your shortlist, Golda belongs in the same conversation.
Golda meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Golda has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Yiddish naming roots help connect Golda to related Yiddish baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Golda as G·O·L·D·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Golda is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Golda variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Goldaa, Goldae, Golday, Gold.
- Nicknames: Gol and G.
- Middle names: Pair Golda with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Golda middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Gilda, Goldie, Glade, Golden, Gerda — full picks on the sibling names for Golda guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Golda? Browse our names like Golda guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Golda
What does the name Golda mean?
Golda has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Golda?
Golda originates in Yiddish naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Golda?
Golda has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Golda a boy's or girl's name?
Golda is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Golda in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Golda sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Golda?
Names that share Golda's sound and style include Gilda, Goldie, Glade, Golden, Gerda.
What middle names pair well with Golda?
Good middle-name fits for Golda pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Golda is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Golda is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Golda?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Golda share its rhythm without rhyming — Gilda, Goldie, Glade all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.