Spikenard; fragrant ointment
Derived from the Greek word 'nardos', referring to the aromatic plant spikenard used to create expensive perfumes and oils in antiquity. It carries a historical association with luxury and sacred anointing. The name gained some visibility in the mid-20th century through pop culture but remains rare today.
Less common today
Narda isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,750 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Estonian-born actress known for roles in 1960s television
The loyal companion and girlfriend of Mandrake the Magician · Mandrake the Magician comic strip
The human alter-ego of the Filipino superheroine Darna · Darna
