Holding steady.
Popularity of Ghada since 1977
Babies named Ghada per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 24 |
| 2010s | 36 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Ghada entered U.S. naming records in 1977, a late arrival compared to its long history in the Arabic-speaking world. Its peak year in the United States came immediately in 1978, reflecting a small but steady presence. The name has maintained a stable trajectory since then, never rising dramatically but also never vanishing. While no top states have historically concentrated its use, Ghada remains a distinctive choice that carries a poetic and cultural resonance far beyond its modest American numbers.
Ghada (غادة) derives from the Arabic root gh-y-d, meaning 'to be youthful, delicate, or soft.' It is a classical feminine name that appears in pre-Islamic poetry to describe a woman's graceful, swaying gait, likened to a young gazelle. The name has been used across the Arab world for centuries and remains popular in many Arabic-speaking countries today.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ghad, Ghady, Dada
Variants: Ghadah, Ghaada
Sibling names for Ghada
Names that share Ghada's style, for a brother or sister.
