How Many People Are Named Arda?

Complete statistics for the name Arda: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Arda
Very Rare
Turkish

Arda means 'land' in Turkish and is incredibly rare, with only 1 in 572,323 Americans sharing this name. That's just 577 people today, making it a truly unique choice. The majority, 61%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~577
Living in US
1 in 572,323
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Land
🌐
Origin
Turkish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Caring
6
Life Path Number

People with the life-path number 6 are known for their nurturing nature and strong sense of responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

21,554
Worldwide Bearers
#35,761
Global Rank
🇹🇷 Turkey
9,608
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
3,699
🇮🇩 Indonesia
2,567
🇸🇴 Somalia
2,154
🇺🇸 United States
666
🇳🇱 Netherlands
632
🇮🇳 India
335
🇨🇾 Northern Cyprus
200
🇵🇱 Poland
188
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
130

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
517 (90%)
♀ Female
60 (10%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 47
517
Would be under 30 (61%)
5
Would be 30–60 (1%)
332
Would be over 60 (39%)

All 854 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
26
Modern Appeal
94
International
98

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Arda Through the Generations

Arda reached its peak popularity in 2006 with 41 births, but since then, the trend has been declining. Today, there are 577 people named Arda living in the United States, with an average age of 47. The age distribution shows a significant skew towards younger individuals, with 517 under 30, 5 between 30 and 60, and 332 over 60, indicating it's a name predominantly embraced by newer generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 50
New Jersey 29
California 26
Florida 6
Texas 5
Utah 5

⭐ Famous People Named Arda

Arda is a given name of various origins. In Turkey, it is used as a masculine name. In Turkish, Arda means sceptre, an ornamented staff carried by rulers on ceremonial occasions as a symbol of sovereignty, and latter (successor), the Arda river, a very old Turkic name in Uyghur writings. In Armenia, it is a feminine given name. It is also a given name of Old English origin. Notable people with the name include:…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Arda

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Arda's Turkish roots

📄 About the Name Arda

How Many People Have the Name Arda?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 577 people in the United States currently share the name Arda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 572,323 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Arda a Common or Rare Name?

Arda is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Arda Mean?

Arda means "land" and comes from Turkish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Arda in SSA data, approximately 90% are male and 10% are female.

When Was Arda Most Popular?

The name Arda reached peak popularity in 2006, with 41 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Arda?

Approximately 577 people named Arda live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 854. That works out to roughly 1 in 572,323 Americans.

Is Arda a rare name?

Arda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 572,323 Americans has this name.

What does the name Arda mean?

Arda means "land" and comes from Turkish origins.

Is Arda more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 90% of people named Arda are male and 10% are female.

When was Arda most popular?

Arda peaked in 2006 with 41 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US577
All-Time Births854
1 in X1 in 572,323
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age47
Peak Year2006
World Rank#35,761
Male %90%
Female %10%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.