Margarida

Margarida is a girl's name of Portuguese origin meaning “daisy flower.” In England & Wales it was given to 5 girls in 2025.

Margarida at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
“daisy flower”

About the name Margarida

Margarida belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its meaning — “daisy flower” — is the sense carried by its Portuguese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Margarida first appears in Social Security records in 1922. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5498 in 1922, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 27 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Margarida in US records

First recorded (US)
1922
Best US rank
#5498 in 1922
Peak year
1972
Total since 1880
27

Margarida in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2001
Best rank
#2942 in 2021
Babies named Margarida in 2025
5
Total since 1996
89

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Margarida mean?

Margarida means “daisy flower” in its Portuguese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Margarida a boy or girl name?

Margarida is a girl name. In England & Wales, 5 babies received the name in 2025.

What origin is the name Margarida?

Margarida comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Margarida?

Margarida first appears in US records in 1922. Its best-ever ranking was #5498 in 1922, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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