Hadara
A feminine Hebrew name meaning "glory", "adornment", or "splendor".
Name Census estimates that about 84 living Americans carry the first name Hadara. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Hadara today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hadara births was 2024 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hadara. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Hadara with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Hadara. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
84
~ 1 in 4,080,409 Americans
Peak year
2024
13 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,088
Tracked since 2006
Popularity
Hadara: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hadara from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 35 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hadara 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 Hadara 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 Hadara
The name Hadara has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, originating in the Middle East during the medieval period. Derived from the Arabic word "hadar," which means "urban" or "civilized," the name carries connotations of sophistication and refinement.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hadara can be found in the works of renowned Arab scholars and poets from the 8th and 9th centuries. It was commonly used as a descriptive term to refer to the urbanized centers of learning and culture that flourished during the Islamic Golden Age.
In the realm of historical references, the name Hadara is mentioned in several ancient Arabic manuscripts and literary works. One notable example is the "Kitab al-Muqaddimah," a seminal work written by the 14th-century historian and philosopher Ibn Khaldun, wherein he discusses the concept of "hadara" as a central theme in his analysis of urban societies.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Hadara. One such individual was Hadara bint al-Mughira (570-629 CE), a renowned Arab poet and scholar who lived during the early days of Islam. She was renowned for her eloquence and her contributions to the preservation of Arabic literature and culture.
Another prominent figure was Hadara al-Andalusiyya (fl. 11th century), a skilled calligrapher and artist from the Andalusian region of Spain during the Muslim rule. Her intricate calligraphic works adorned numerous manuscripts and architectural structures, showcasing the artistic excellence of the era.
In the 12th century, Hadara bint al-Hasan (1120-1195) was a celebrated scholar and poet from Baghdad. Her literary works, including poetry and treatises on various subjects, earned her widespread acclaim and recognition among her contemporaries.
Hadara al-Jaziriyya (1270-1345) was a renowned Muslim jurist and theologian from the region of Jazira, currently situated in modern-day Turkey. Her profound legal and religious writings greatly influenced the development of Islamic jurisprudence and thought during her time.
Lastly, Hadara al-Qurashiyya (1410-1482) was a prominent Sufi mystic and spiritual leader from the Arabian Peninsula. Her teachings and writings on the mystical aspects of Islam left a lasting impact on the Sufi tradition and attracted a significant following across the region.
People
Hadara + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hadara as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hadara: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hadara?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 84 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hadara 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 4,080,409 US residents.
Is Hadara a common name?
We classify Hadara as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 85 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hadara most popular?
The single biggest year for Hadara was 2024, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hadara is about 10 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 Hadara in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hadara a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hadara 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 Hadara still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hadara 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 Hadara 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 are named Hadara?
Want to know how many people share the name Hadara? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.