Magda Girl

Popularity: #938 · Trend: → Stable

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: MAG-duh //ˈmæɡdə//

Origin: Hebrew; Polish

Meaning: Hebrew: elevated; Polish: pearl

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Magda is derived from the Hebrew name Magdalene, which means "of Magdala." Magdala was a town on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee, and the name itself is believed to be rooted in the Hebrew word "migdal," meaning "tower." The name Magdalene gained prominence through its association with Mary Magdalene, a significant figure in the New Testament, who is often depicted as a devoted follower of Jesus Christ. The Greek form of the name, "Magdalene," was adopted into Latin as "Magdalena," which then influenced various European languages, including the Old French "Magdeleine," before evolving into the modern form "Magda" in English and other languages.

Throughout history, the name Magda has been linked to various cultural and religious contexts. Mary Magdalene is often regarded as a symbol of redemption and femininity within Christianity, and her story has been interpreted in numerous ways across different eras.

The name has also appeared in various literary works and artistic representations, reinforcing its cultural significance. In the Middle Ages, the name became popular in Christian communities, particularly in reference to the saintly figure of Mary Magdalene, whose feast day is celebrated on July 22.

In addition to its religious connotations, the name Magda has been embraced in various cultures, often seen as a representation of strength and resilience. The diminutive form "Maggie" has also emerged as a common variant, though Magda itself retains a distinct identity.

The enduring nature of the name can be attributed to its deep historical roots and the powerful associations with one of Christianity's most notable female figures, ensuring its place in the cultural lexicon across generations.

Famous people named Magda

In this section, you will find notable people named Magda. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Magda who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Magda who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Magda Szubanski is an actress and comedian best known for Kath & Kim, Babe, and The Last Resort.

Magda Gessler is a television personality and chef best known for MasterChef Poland, Kuchenne Rewolucje, and her restaurant ventures.

Fictional characters named Magda

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Magda is a fictional character from the film The Devil Wears Prada. She is a senior assistant at the fashion magazine Runway, known for her dedication and support to the protagonist.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Magda, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MajaMilaMiraMinaMaraMabel

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Magda. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

MaggieMaraMinaMayaMira

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Magda was first seen in the United States in 1888.

Magda has ranked as high as #2210 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Illinois, and New Jersey.

In the past 5 years the name Magda has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Magda is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Magda was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Magda.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 10 10
2024 17 17
2023 18 18
2022 8 8
2021 12 12
2020 9 9
2019 9 9
2018 16 16
2017 12 12
2016 18 18
2015 10 10
2014 11 11
2013 13 13
2012 14 14
2011 10 10
2010 16 16
2009 9 9
2008 22 22
2007 19 19
2006 31 31
2005 17 17
2004 21 21
2003 24 24
2002 40 40
2001 46 46
2000 32 32
1999 16 16
1998 34 34
1997 36 36
1996 40 40
1995 35 35
1994 36 36
1993 46 46
1992 61 61
1991 45 45
1990 47 47
1989 48 48
1988 44 44
1987 43 43
1986 40 40
1985 37 37
1984 37 37
1983 43 43
1982 36 36
1981 50 50
1980 44 44
1979 53 53
1978 37 37
1977 37 37
1976 43 43
1975 55 55
1974 55 55
1973 68 68
1972 68 68
1971 53 53
1970 76 76
1969 59 59
1968 54 54
1967 57 57
1966 76 76
1965 57 57
1964 47 47
1963 48 48
1962 53 53
1961 42 42
1960 45 45
1959 57 57
1958 34 34
1957 42 42
1956 31 31
1955 25 25
1954 32 32
1953 32 32
1952 16 16
1951 12 12
1950 9 9
1949 14 14
1948 13 13
1947 14 14
1946 9 9
1945 5 5
1944 9 9
1942 8 8
1941 6 6
1940 10 10
1939 6 6
1938 5 5
1937 5 5
1936 7 7
1935 9 9
1931 8 8
1930 7 7
1929 6 6
1926 5 5
1925 9 9
1920 6 6
1919 6 6
1916 9 9
1915 6 6
1912 11 11
1897 5 5
1896 7 7
1893 5 5
1888 5 5

Top States for Magda (2023)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
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