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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Magda — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Magaly|Magdalen
HebrewGirl↓ Fading

Magda

MAG-duh · 2 syllables

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#6802
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#6802
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 11
Peak rank
#6561 in 2023
5yr change
-241 ranks
Birth frequency
4.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #6802 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Magda

Popularity score: 11  ·  SSA Rank: #6802

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-241 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
14 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Hebrew OriginBiblicalClassicReligiousGirl2-syllableVintageRareEuropeanWarmTimeless
Character
witty and entertainingculinary or creative expertise
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Magdas

passionatedynamicinnovativecharismaticknowledgeable
STRONG
High confidence

Magda is a Hebrew girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #6802 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -241 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#6802 · very rare
Magda at a Glance
Meaning:Short form of Magdalene, from Hebrew meaning 'of Magdala,' a city in Galilee. Popularized by Mary Magdalene in Christian tradition.
Language root:Hebrew · Greek · Latin
Peak rank:#6561 in 2023
5yr change:-241 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Magda Szubanski
Actress and comedian
Magda Gessler
Chef and TV personality
Similar Sound
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Similar Style
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Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Magda
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Magda · Overview
Summary

Magda is a Hebrew girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #6802 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Classic · Religious · Vintage character
Magda carries a warm, gentle, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 241 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
magda.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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