Arda

Arda is a girl's name of English origin meaning “sceptre.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Arda at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“sceptre”

About the name Arda

Arda belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “sceptre” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Arda first appears in Social Security records in 1889. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1290 in 1889, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 332 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Arda in US records

First recorded (US)
1889
Best US rank
#1290 in 1889
Peak year
1922
Total since 1880
332

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Arda mean?

Arda means “sceptre” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Arda a boy or girl name?

Arda is a girl name.

What origin is the name Arda?

Arda comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Arda?

Arda first appears in US records in 1889. Its best-ever ranking was #1290 in 1889, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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