UK girl's name
Wardah
Rose flower in Arabic; an Arabic name of botanical origin.
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.
Wardah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Wardah 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 2002, with 5 births.
This profile covers 62 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 1996 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 62 living people in the UK are called Wardah. 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
- • Wardah ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 5 girls were registered as Wardah.
- • About 62 living people in the UK are estimated to have Wardah 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
2002
5 births
Estimated living
62
2026
Meaning
What does Wardah mean?
The name Wardah is of Arabic origin, derived from the word "ward" which means "rose" or "flower" in Arabic. It is a feminine name that has been popular in the Middle East and among Arabic-speaking communities for centuries.
The earliest recorded use of the name Wardah dates back to the 7th century, during the time of the Prophet Muhammad and the early Islamic era. It is believed that the name was used during this period, as roses and flowers were revered symbols in Islamic culture and literature.
In Islamic tradition, the name Wardah is often associated with beauty, grace, and purity, reflecting the delicate nature of roses and their symbolic significance in the region. The name is mentioned in various Arabic literary works and poetry, further cementing its cultural significance.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Wardah was Wardah bint Al-Mughirah, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad who lived in the 7th century. She is remembered for her devotion to Islam and her participation in the early Muslim community.
Another notable figure bearing the name Wardah was Wardah Al-Yazidiyah, a renowned Arab poetess who lived in the 9th century. She was celebrated for her eloquent poetry and is considered a influential figure in Arabic literature.
In the 12th century, Wardah bint Al-Mustansir was a prominent figure in the Fatimid Caliphate, known for her political acumen and her role in the succession of the Fatimid dynasty.
During the Mamluk Sultanate in the 13th century, Wardah Al-Malikah was a prominent princess and patron of the arts and sciences. She is remembered for her contributions to the cultural renaissance of the time.
In more recent history, Wardah Al-Jazairia was an Algerian freedom fighter and revolutionary who played a significant role in the Algerian War of Independence against French colonial rule in the 1950s and 1960s.
Despite its Arabic roots, the name Wardah has transcended cultural boundaries and has been adopted by various communities around the world, reflecting the universal appeal of its meaning and symbolism.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Wardah over time
The chart below shows babies named Wardah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Wardah, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Wardah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Wardah 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 | #4728 | 12 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4736 | 16 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3962 | 31 | 8 |
| 1990s | #3795 | 3 | 1 |
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- Winter 1,458
- Winifred 1,113
- Wynter 965
- Whitney 880
- Weronika 811
- Willa 548
- Wendy 509
- Willow-Rose 470
FAQ
Wardah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Wardah in the UK right now?
In 2023, Wardah was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Wardah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 5 babies registered as Wardah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Wardah?
Rose flower in Arabic; an Arabic name of botanical origin.
How many people are called Wardah in the UK?
A total of 62 babies have been registered as Wardah across the 16 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.