Holding steady.
Popularity of Auda since 1887
Babies named Auda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Auda's real moment was 1887.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 15 |
| 1890s | 15 |
| 1900s | 32 |
| 1910s | 89 |
| 1920s | 63 |
| 1930s | 19 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Auda is a rare name with multiple possible origins, making it a truly cross-cultural choice. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1887, with its peak usage occurring in that same year, though exact numbers are unavailable because it has never entered the top 1000. The trajectory has remained stable ever since, with no recorded births in many intervening years. The Scandinavian connection ties it to the Old Norse name Auðr, while the Arabic possibility gives it a distinct sound and meaning. Despite its obscurity, Auda offers a unique alternative for parents seeking a short, simple name with an international feel.
Auda is a name of uncertain etymology. It may derive from the Arabic root 'awd' meaning 'to return' or 'compensation', used as a given name in Arabic-speaking cultures. Alternatively, it could be a feminine form of the Old Norse name Auðr, meaning 'prosperity, fortune', which was common in medieval Scandinavia. The name appears sparingly in historical records, with some usage in the United States since the late 19th century, likely representing multiple independent origins.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Ouda, Awda, Aud
Sibling names for Auda
Names that share Auda's style, for a brother or sister.
