girl's name
Magdala
- Origin Aramaic
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 140
Magdala is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2005 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
- Magdala is a name of Aramaic origin.
- Peaked in France in 1972, when 5 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1972.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Magdala over time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2010s. The striped bar is the 2010s, still in progress — it covers 2010 to 2017, not a full ten years.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s (to 2017) | 15 |
How popular is Magdala?
In 2017, Magdala was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Where Magdala is used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Magdala
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Magdala also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Magdala over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Magdala
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Magdala — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Magdala
How popular is the name Magdala?
In 2017, Magdala was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Is Magdala a girl's or a boy's name?
Magdala is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Magdala?
Magdala has 3 syllables.
When was Magdala most popular?
Magdala peaked in 1972, when 5 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.