UK boy's name
Bardia
A Persian name meaning "son of an archer".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Bardia is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Bardia popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3996, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 6 births.
This profile covers 26 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 1998 to 2017. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 26 living people in the UK are called Bardia. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Bardia ranked #3996 for boys in England and Wales in 2017, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 6 boys were registered as Bardia.
- • About 26 living people in the UK are estimated to have Bardia as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3996
2017
Births in 2017
4
Latest year
Peak year
2009
6 births
Estimated living
26
2026
Meaning
What does Bardia mean?
The given name Bardia has its origins in ancient Persia, now modern-day Iran. It is derived from the Old Persian word "bard," which means "immortal" or "eternal." The name is believed to have been in use as early as the 6th century BCE during the Achaemenid Empire.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Bardia can be found in the Behistun Inscription, a multilingual inscription carved on a rock face in present-day Kermanshah Province, Iran. The inscription, commissioned by the Persian king Darius the Great (550-486 BCE), mentions a figure named Bardia, who was allegedly an imposter who seized the throne after the death of King Cambyses II.
In ancient Persian literature, the name Bardia appears in the epic poem "Shahnameh" (Book of Kings) by the renowned poet Ferdowsi (940-1020 CE). In the poem, Bardia is mentioned as one of the sons of the legendary Persian king Isfandiar.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Bardia. One of the earliest was Bardia (545-522 BCE), the son of the Persian king Cyrus the Great and a prominent figure in the Achaemenid Empire. Another was Bardia (550-521 BCE), the younger son of Cyrus the Great, who was allegedly killed by his brother Cambyses II.
In more recent times, Bardia Defouri (1915-1975) was an Iranian-American writer and translator who played a significant role in introducing Persian literature to English-speaking audiences. Bardia Enayati (born 1967) is an Iranian-American filmmaker and visual artist known for his experimental films and multimedia installations.
Bardia Sinaiko (born 1987) is an American professional tennis player who has represented the United States in several international tournaments. Bardia Masrour (born 1985) is an Iranian-American entrepreneur and co-founder of the social media platform Keek.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Bardia throughout history, showcasing its enduring presence across different cultures and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Bardia over time
The chart below shows babies named Bardia registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Bardia, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2017, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bardia by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Bardia was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4155 | 11 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3867 | 12 | 3 |
| 1990s | #2901 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Bardia
- Benjamin 90,412
- Ben 36,356
- Bradley 30,230
- Brandon 26,411
- Billy 18,608
- Bobby 16,904
- Blake 16,337
- Bailey 16,014
- Brody 7,230
- Beau 6,722
- Barnaby 5,284
- Brodie 4,801
FAQ
Bardia: questions and answers
How popular is the name Bardia in the UK right now?
In 2017, Bardia was ranked #3996 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Bardia most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 6 babies registered as Bardia in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Bardia?
A Persian name meaning "son of an archer".
How many people are called Bardia in the UK?
A total of 26 babies have been registered as Bardia across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.