The nameMajda

Majda is an Arabic girl's name, mostly given in France in the 1980s and 1990s.

Meaning

From the Arabic majd, "glory, nobility".

Origin

Arabic. Majda is also a Slovenian name, a diminutive of Magdalena.

History

First given in France in the mid 1960s, Majda was given steadily in the 1980s and 1990s, then less often.

Popularity of the name Majda

Majda in France

2563rdmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1992peak year (45 births)
1,320babies named Majda in France since 1900
02345 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Majda was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 350 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Majda. Its rise began around 1966, and it peaked in 1992. Half of all babies named Majda in France were born before 1994.

Variants and related names

Majda in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Majda mean?

From the Arabic majd, "glory, nobility".

What is the origin of the name Majda?

Arabic. Majda is also a Slovenian name, a diminutive of Magdalena.

Is Majda a girl's or a boy's name?

Majda is a girl's name.

What are the variants of the name Majda?

Variants and related names of Majda include Magdalena.