Hamda

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Pronounced HAM-dah /ˈhæm.dɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Hamda, 'praise; thanksgiving' — the feminine of Hamd, tied to the root h-m-d ('to praise'). A grateful heritage name we note respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A grateful Arabic name: Hamda means 'praise; thanksgiving' (said 'HAM-dah'). Warm and heritage-rich.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic Hamda, 'praise; thanksgiving' — the feminine of Hamd, tied to the root h-m-d ('to praise'). A grateful heritage name we note respectfully.

U.S. rank (2025)#15735 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 130

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

Hamda comes from the Arabic for 'praise; thanksgiving,' the feminine of Hamd. It carries a spirit of gratitude we note respectfully — a heritage name, rare in the U.S. (said 'HAM-dah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, more familiar in the Arab world. Rare, grateful, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Hamda is Arabic for 'praise; thanksgiving,' from the root h-m-d ('to praise') — a warm, grateful name we note respectfully (said 'HAM-dah').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Hamda — Arabic 'praise; thanksgiving'; noted respectfully

Variations

HamdahHamidaHamdia

Nicknames

HammyDada

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hamda mean?

Hamda is Arabic for 'praise; thanksgiving,' from the root meaning 'to praise.'

How do you pronounce Hamda?

It's said HAM-dah /ˈhæm.dɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hamda a boy or girl name?

Hamda is a girl's name.

How popular is Hamda?

Hamda is a rare name in the U.S.