Total births
560
Unisex name · since 1996
Arda
560 babies named Arda in U.S. Social Security records since 1996, with the highest year being 2006. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #5170
- among boys today
- 560
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Arda is the #5170 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 560 recorded since 1996.
Social Security Administration records show Arda recorded 560 times among boys since 1996, holding rank #5170 nationally today, ahead of 64% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1996 to 2025.
- #5170 among boys today
- 560 born since 1996
- 2010s peak decade
- 64% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Arda is currently the #5170 unisex name in America, more common than 64% of boys - 560 born since 1996, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5170
- among boys today
- 560
- born since 1996
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 64%
- more common than other boys
Arda vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5170
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 64% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Arda was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
41 babies were named Arda in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
How Arda compares
560 Top 41% higher than 59% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Arda's all-time total is 53% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Arda | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 560 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 41 | 23 | 22,252 |
Arda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Arda splits its recorded history at 2012: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1996 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2006 peak of 41 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Arda at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2006
Current rank
#5,170
Active since
1996
Arda popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1996–2025
- Peak year (2006)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Arda popularity over time - girls
332 total births recorded since 1889 (Arda as girls' name)
Arda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Arda's strongest decade.
246 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Arda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 19
1990s
19 births
- 2000s
2000s
184 births
- 2010s
2010s
246 births
- 2020s
2020s
111 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 246 births (44% of all-time use).
How Arda compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Arda's total volume
Arda vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Arda by state
Where Arda concentrates geographically, total births since 1996
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 56 | 10.0% |
| #2 | California | | 31 | 5.5% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 29 | 5.2% |
| #4 | Florida | | 6 | 1.1% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 0.9% |
New York share of Arda's total US births 10.0%
Even split
56 of 560 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Arda? ▼
560 babies have been named Arda since 1996. It currently ranks #5170 among boys. The peak year was 2006 with 41 births.
When was Arda most popular? ▼
Arda was most popular in the 2010s decade with 246 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Arda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Arda are New York (56 births), California (31 births), New Jersey (29 births).
Is Arda a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Arda is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 560 births, and as a girl's name it has 332 births.
How long has the name Arda been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Arda since 1996 -- 30 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Arda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Arden, Ardell, Ardis, Ardie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Arda's data
- Arda's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (246 total births) through the 2020s (111) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Ardas (56 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Arda
Nearby Names Like Arda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Arda
Arden Boy
#943 8,567 births
Ardell Boy
2,435 births
Ardis Boy
1,030 births
Ardie Boy
517 births
Ardian Boy
#7967 166 births
Compare Arda side by side: Arda vs Arden Arda vs Ardell Arda vs Ardis
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Arda
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1996–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Arda: #5170 Unisex Name - 560 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/arda. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Arda draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.