Ardalia
A feminine name potentially derived from the Latin "ardalia" meaning "fiery".
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Ardalia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ardalia today is around 71 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ardalia births was 1918 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ardalia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Ardalia is about 71 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Ardalias were born before 1965.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ardalia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1918
7 babies that year
Average age
71
years old
1937 SSA rank
#4,283
Tracked since 1908
Popularity
Ardalia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ardalia from the 1900s through to the 1930s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 23 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1910s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ardalia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ardalia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ardalia
The name Ardalia is of uncertain origin, but it is believed to have roots in the ancient Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Italy. The name may be derived from the Etruscan word "ardal," which means "fire" or "flame," suggesting a connection to ideas of passion, energy, and warmth.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ardalia can be found in an ancient Etruscan funerary inscription dating back to around the 6th century BCE. This inscription was discovered in the necropolis of Cerveteri, an important Etruscan city located near modern-day Rome.
In the Middle Ages, the name Ardalia was occasionally used in certain regions of Italy, though its popularity was limited. One notable bearer of the name was Ardalia da Montefeltro (1292-1366), a noblewoman from the Marche region of central Italy. She was known for her involvement in local politics and her patronage of the arts.
During the Renaissance period, the name Ardalia experienced a slight resurgence in popularity, particularly among the Italian aristocracy. One prominent figure who bore this name was Ardalia Borgia (1470-1518), a member of the infamous Borgia family. She was a cousin of the notorious Cesare Borgia and was known for her beauty and intelligence.
In the 18th century, the name Ardalia was adopted by a few individuals in France and Germany, likely due to the influence of Italian culture and literature. One example is Ardalia von Stein (1725-1792), a German noblewoman and writer who was part of the literary circle of Weimar.
Another notable bearer of the name Ardalia was Ardalia Moretti (1832-1908), an Italian painter and artist who was active in the late 19th century. She was known for her portraits and landscapes, and her works can be found in several museums in Italy.
While the name Ardalia has remained relatively rare throughout history, it has continued to be used sporadically in various parts of Europe, particularly in Italy and surrounding regions. Its unique and melodic sound, coupled with its ancient Etruscan roots, have contributed to its enduring appeal as a distinctive and intriguing given name.
People
Ardalia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ardalia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ardalia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ardalia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ardalia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Ardalia a common name?
We classify Ardalia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 40 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ardalia most popular?
The single biggest year for Ardalia was 1918, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ardalia is about 71 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ardalia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ardalia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ardalia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ardalia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ardalia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ardalia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Ardalia?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.