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Ghada

Girl name · Arabic

Meaninggraceful young woman · Arabic

Ghada is an Arabic girl name meaning “graceful young woman”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Ghada has the name Ada hiding inside it.
  • GenerationGhada peaked in 1978, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Ghada you'd meet today is about 47 years old.
  • HistoryGhada first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1977–2025

036197720002021

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Ghada

Ghada is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “graceful young woman”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Ghada

What does the name Ghada mean?

Ghada means “graceful young woman” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Dana (“graceful, refined”), Maysa (“graceful walk”), Maisa (“graceful walk”) and Maysoon (“graceful”).

What is the origin of the name Ghada?

Ghada is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Ghada a boy or girl name?

Ghada is a girl name.

How popular is the name Ghada?

Ghada is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2021. It peaked at #6,385 in 1978, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What names are similar to Ghada?

If you like Ghada, you might also like Dana, Maysa, Maisa and Maysoon.

What should I know before naming my baby Ghada?

Ghada is an Arabic girl name meaning “graceful young woman”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.