Girl · #9,559 in 2026

Richarda

Richarda is a feminine given name which may refer to:Richarda or Richardis of Sualafeldgau (945/50-994), the first Austrian royal consort, married to Leopold I, Margrave of Austria Richarda of the Marck, wife of Bernard V, Lord of Lippe who, upon his death before 1365, gave his lands to first Otto VI of Tecklenburg, then to Simon III, Lord of Lippe, starting a decades-long feud Richarda…

Current Rank
#9,559
Peak Rank
#9,559 (1993)
Total Babies
31
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1950
First Year
1993
Last Year
1993
Peak Year
#9559
Peak Rank
31
Total Count
5
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Richarda

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

Richarda is a feminine given name which may refer to:Richarda or Richardis of Sualafeldgau (945/50-994), the first Austrian royal consort, married to Leopold I, Margrave of Austria Richarda of the Marck, wife of Bernard V, Lord of Lippe who, upon his death before 1365, gave his lands to first Otto VI of Tecklenburg, then to Simon III, Lord of Lippe, starting a decades-long feud Richarda…

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The Story of Richarda

Richarda first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1950, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1993, when 8 Richardas were born — ranking #9,559 that year. As of 2026, Richarda ranks #9,559 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 31 Richardas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Richarda

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Richarda

What does the name Richarda mean?
Richarda is a feminine given name which may refer to:Richarda or Richardis of Sualafeldgau (945/50-994), the first Austrian royal consort, married to Leopold I, Margrave of Austria Richarda of the Marck, wife of Bernard V, Lord of Lippe who, upon his death before 1365, gave his lands to first Otto VI of Tecklenburg, then to Simon III, Lord of Lippe, starting a decades-long feud Richarda…
How popular is Richarda in 2026?
In 2026, Richarda ranks #9,559 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.
When was Richarda most popular?
Richarda reached its peak popularity in 1993, ranking #9,559 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Richarda a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Richarda is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Richarda?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Richarda include Faline, Dechelle, Tyshell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Richarda

Richarda is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1950 and has accumulated 31 births in the dataset. Richarda's peak popularity came in 1993 when it ranked #9,559. Use the chart and map above to compare Richarda'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.