Holding steady, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Warda since 1989
Babies named Warda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1998, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Warda's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 67 |
| 2010s | 70 |
| 2020s | 53 |
Meaning & origin
Warda is an Arabic name meaning 'rose', a timeless floral choice with deep roots in Arabic culture. Despite its rarity in the United States, where it first appeared in records in 1989, it has seen consistent but minimal use. As of 2025, it ranked 8,362 with approximately 1 in 133,939 babies receiving the name, reflecting its niche appeal. Its peak year was 2025, suggesting a slight upward trajectory in recent years. While not widespread, Warda offers a distinctive and culturally rich option for families seeking a name with a beautiful meaning and heritage.
Warda is of Arabic origin, derived from the word wardah (وردة), meaning 'rose'. It is a common feminine name across Arabic-speaking countries and has been used for centuries, often associated with the beauty and fragrance of the flower.
“Warda” around the world
Where Warda lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Wardy, Wardi
Sibling names for Warda
Names that share Warda's style, for a brother or sister.
