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Bardia

♂ Boy

Pronounced BAR-dee-ah /ˈbɑːr.di.ɑː/Medium

Meaning: From the Persian Bardia, the name of an ancient Achaemenid prince (son of Cyrus the Great), often read as 'tall; exalted; sublime.' A historic heritage name.Low

In 30 seconds: A regal Persian name: Bardia was an ancient prince, read as 'tall; exalted' (said 'BAR-dee-ah'). Historic and strong.

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Origin MediumPersian

MeaningFrom the Persian Bardia, the name of an ancient Achaemenid prince (son of Cyrus the Great), often read as 'tall; exalted; sublime.' A historic heritage name.

U.S. rank (2024)#11069 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 77

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bardia is a Persian name carried by an Achaemenid prince, son of Cyrus the Great, and read as 'tall; exalted.' It reads regal and historic - rare in the U.S., familiar in Iran (said 'BAR-dee-ah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Persian families. Rare, regal, and historic.

Did you know? Bardia was an ancient Persian prince, a son of Cyrus the Great, and the name is often read as 'tall; exalted; sublime' - a name rich with history (said 'BAR-dee-ah').

Overall data confidence 52%

References - Bardia — Persian; ancient prince; 'tall; exalted'

Variations

BardyaBardiyaBardea

Nicknames

BardArdi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bardia mean?

Bardia is a Persian name of an ancient prince (son of Cyrus the Great), often read as 'tall; exalted.'

How do you pronounce Bardia?

It's said BAR-dee-ah /ˈbɑːr.di.ɑː/ - three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bardia a boy or girl name?

Bardia is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Bardia?

Bardia is a rare name in the U.S.