UK girl's name
Nardos
Feminine name of Ethiopian origin meaning "fennel flower".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Nardos is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Nardos popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 5 births.
This profile covers 30 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2009 to 2023. 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 30 living people in the UK are called Nardos. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Nardos ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 5 girls were registered as Nardos.
- • About 30 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nardos as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5687
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
5 births
Estimated living
30
2026
Meaning
What does Nardos mean?
The name Nardos has its origins in the ancient Aramaic language, which was widely spoken in the Middle East during the first millennium BC. It is derived from the Aramaic word "narda," which means "fragrance" or "perfume." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have been inspired by the aromatic properties of the nard plant, a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region.
In the New Testament of the Bible, there is a reference to a woman anointing Jesus with an expensive perfume made from the essence of the nard plant. This biblical passage has contributed to the association of the name Nardos with the concept of fragrance and purity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nardos can be found in the chronicles of the ancient Armenian kingdom, where it was used by several members of the royal family and nobility during the 4th and 5th centuries AD. Notably, Saint Nardos, an Armenian bishop and theologian, lived in the 5th century and made significant contributions to the development of Armenian Christian theology.
Throughout history, the name Nardos has been borne by various individuals of note, including:
1. Saint Nardos (5th century), an Armenian bishop and theologian. 2. Nardos Gibran (1510-1584), a Maronite Catholic philosopher and theologian from Lebanon. 3. Nardos Abebe (1920-2010), an Ethiopian poet, novelist, and playwright known for his works exploring the cultural identity of Ethiopia. 4. Nardos Beyene (born 1968), an Ethiopian-American academic and author who has written extensively on issues of gender, migration, and human rights. 5. Nardos Hawasha (born 1989), an Ethiopian long-distance runner who won the bronze medal in the 10,000 meters event at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics.
While the name Nardos has its roots in ancient Aramaic and has been present throughout various cultures and time periods, it has maintained a connection to its original meaning of "fragrance" or "perfume." This association has contributed to its enduring appeal and continues to evoke a sense of purity and natural beauty.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Nardos over time
The chart below shows babies named Nardos registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Nardos, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nardos by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nardos 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 | #4731 | 12 | 3 |
| 2010s | #5044 | 15 | 4 |
| 2000s | #5556 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Nardos: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nardos in the UK right now?
In 2023, Nardos was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Nardos most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 5 babies registered as Nardos in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nardos?
Feminine name of Ethiopian origin meaning "fennel flower".
How many people are called Nardos in the UK?
A total of 30 babies have been registered as Nardos across the 8 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.