Magda
Magda is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
High tower; woman from Magdala.
Origin and history
Magda is a short form of Magdalena, ultimately deriving from a place name referring to Magdala, an ancient town on the Sea of Galilee meaning 'tower'. It is used widely across Central, Eastern, and Northern Europe as an independent given name. In the United States, Magda has a long history of steady but modest usage.
Popularity in the United States
2,870 babies in the United States have been named Magda since 1880. It ranks #3308 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2027.
States where it is most popular
- CA (31.3 %)
- NY (31 %)
- TX (30.6 %)
- IL (2.8 %)
- NJ (2.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 17 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 32 |
| 1920-1930 | 26 |
| 1930-1940 | 47 |
| 1940-1950 | 88 |
| 1950-1960 | 290 |
| 1960-1970 | 538 |
| 1970-1980 | 545 |
| 1980-1990 | 422 |
| 1990-2000 | 396 |
| 2000-2010 | 261 |
| 2010-2019 | 129 |
| 2020-2029 | 74 |
Famous people named Magda
- Magda Szabó: Author, Novelist
- Magda Goebbels: Historical figure
Nicknames
Maggie
Fun facts
- Magda originated as a short form of Magdalena before gaining independence as a standalone given name across many European languages.
- The root word Magdala comes from an ancient Aramaic term meaning 'tower' or 'elevated structure'.