Girl · #9,243 in 2026

Cardia

Name: Popularity of the name Cardia in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Cardia, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

The stomach is a muscular, hollow organ in the upper gastrointestinal tract of humans and many other animals, including several invertebrates. The Ancient Greek name for the stomach is gaster which is used as gastric in medical terms related to the stomach. The stomach has a dilated structure and functions as a vital organ in the digestive system.

Current Rank

#9,243

Peak Rank

#9,243 (1988)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1971

First Year

1988

Last Year

1988

Peak Year

#9243

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Cardia

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Etymology

The word stomach is derived from Greek stomachos ( στόμαχος ), ultimately from stoma ( στόμα ) 'mouth'. Gastro- and gastric (meaning 'related to the stomach') are both derived from Greek gaster ( γαστήρ ) 'belly'.

The Story of Cardia

Cardia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1971, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1988, when 7 Cardias were born — ranking #9,243 that year. As of 2026, Cardia ranks #9,243 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 13 Cardias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Cardia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Cardia is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Cardea
Cordia
Cardio
Gardea
Cardi
Cardy
Cardium
Cardie
Carda
Cardial
Caria
Acardia

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cardia

What does the name Cardia mean?

How popular is Cardia in 2026?

In 2026, Cardia ranks #9,243 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Cardia most popular?

Cardia reached its peak popularity in 1988, ranking #9,243 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Cardia a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Cardia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Cardia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cardia include Lavanna, Juliaann, Tone. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Cardia

Cardia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and has accumulated 13 births in the dataset. Cardia's peak popularity came in 1988 when it ranked #9,243. Use the chart and map above to compare Cardia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.