Holding steady.
Popularity of Narda since 1937
Babies named Narda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1961, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Narda's real moment was 1996.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 99 |
| 1950s | 151 |
| 1960s | 179 |
| 1970s | 49 |
| 1980s | 40 |
| 1990s | 95 |
| 2000s | 38 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Narda is a rare and gentle name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1937. It never reached the top 1000 rankings, with its peak year in 1996. The name has shown a stable trajectory, remaining consistently uncommon. While its origins are debated, it likely derives from the Spanish word for spikenard, a plant with biblical associations. Narda has also been used as a diminutive for longer names like Bernadette. Its rarity gives it a distinctive charm, and it is almost exclusively given to girls.
Narda may originate from the Spanish 'nardo' (spikenard), an aromatic plant used in ancient perfumes and mentioned in the Bible. It is also considered a short form of names like Bernadette or Leonard in some cultures. The name saw occasional use in the 20th century, particularly in the United States from the 1930s onward, though it has never been common.
Sibling names for Narda
Names that share Narda's style, for a brother or sister.
