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Warda

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningrose · Arabic

Warda is an Arabic girl name meaning “rose”. 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.

Did you know?

  • GenerationWarda peaked in 1998, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Warda you'd meet today is about 27 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Warda would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 133,333 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryWarda first shows up in US birth records in 1989, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 36 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1989–2025

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

About the name Warda

Warda is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “rose”. 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 1990s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Arabic names

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Questions about the name Warda

What does the name Warda mean?

Warda means “rose” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “rose” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Rose (“rose flower”), Rosalie (“rose”), Rosie (“rose”) and Rosalia (“rose”).

What is the origin of the name Warda?

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

Is Warda a boy or girl name?

Warda is a girl name. In 2025, 12 US girls were named Warda.

How popular is the name Warda?

Warda ranked #8,362 for US girls in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 1998, when it reached #7,104. Over the last five years it has climbed 2,728 places.

What names are similar to Warda?

If you like Warda, you might also like Rose, Rosalie, Rosie and Rosalia.

What should I know before naming my baby Warda?

Warda is an Arabic girl name meaning “rose”. 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.