UK girl's name
Eduarda
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "prosperous guardian".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Eduarda is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Eduarda popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 5 births.
This profile covers 22 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2009 to 2020. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 22 living people in the UK are called Eduarda. 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 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Eduarda ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 5 girls were registered as Eduarda.
- • About 22 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eduarda as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5493
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
5 births
Estimated living
22
2026
Meaning
What does Eduarda mean?
The name Eduarda is a feminine given name with roots tracing back to the Late Latin language. It is derived from the Germanic name Eduoardus, which is composed of the elements "ead" meaning "prosperous" or "rich" and "ward" meaning "guardian" or "protector." The name ultimately stems from the Old English words "eadwearð" and "ēadwearð."
Eduarda gained popularity during the Middle Ages in various regions of Europe, particularly in areas influenced by the Roman Catholic Church. It was often bestowed upon girls as a nod to the venerable St. Edward the Confessor, an English king who ruled from 1042 to 1066 and was later canonized.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eduarda can be found in the 12th-century Spanish manuscript "Crónica de la población de Ávila," which mentions a noblewoman named Eduarda de Castilla. In the 13th century, the name appeared in the "Codex Calixtinus," a medieval manuscript associated with the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Eduarda. In the 16th century, Eduarda de Lencastre (1512-1573) was a Portuguese noble and lady-in-waiting to the queen. In the 18th century, Eduarda Diogo (1738-1822) was a Portuguese painter and miniaturist known for her portraits of the Portuguese royal family.
In the 19th century, Eduarda Mansilla (1834-1892) was an Argentine writer and educator who played a significant role in promoting women's education in her country. Eduarda Cristina Vieira (1876-1964) was a Brazilian lawyer and feminist who fought for women's rights and was one of the first female lawyers in Brazil.
The 20th century saw the name Eduarda continue to be used, with notable bearers including Eduarda Dionísio (1907-1997), a Portuguese writer and poet, and Eduarda Souto Maior (1920-2011), a Brazilian activist and leader in the fight against leprosy stigma.
These examples illustrate the long-standing presence of the name Eduarda across various cultures and time periods, reflecting its rich historical roots and enduring appeal.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Eduarda over time
The chart below shows babies named Eduarda registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Eduarda, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eduarda by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eduarda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5493 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4928 | 16 | 4 |
| 2000s | #5556 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Eduarda: questions and answers
How popular is the name Eduarda in the UK right now?
In 2020, Eduarda was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Eduarda most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 5 babies registered as Eduarda in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Eduarda?
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "prosperous guardian".
How many people are called Eduarda in the UK?
A total of 22 babies have been registered as Eduarda across the 6 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.