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Arda
OriginTurkish, Hebrew, or English
Meaning"scepter, bronze, or forest"
GenderBoy
About Arda
Arda is a simple name used for both girls and boys, with roots in several culture. In Turkey, it's usually used for males and means scepter. There is also a Turkish river called the Arda. The Hebrew name Arda means bronze. And Arda may be a form of the English Arden, the name of a magical Shakespearean forest.
As of October 2026, Arda ranked #3131 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2785 in 2006.
Editor's take: The name Arda is a boy's name meaning "scepter, bronze, or forest".
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,538 | 30 | 15.6 |
| 2015 | #3,435 | 32 | 16.7 |
| 2016 | #4,789 | 20 | 10.5 |
| 2017 | #4,953 | 19 | 10.3 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | #4,971 | 19 | 10.6 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | #3,131 | 38 | 22.2 |
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