Magdalena

Magdalena is a Greek girl's name. A Greek form of Magdalene, referring to Mary Magdalene in the Bible. Combines religious significance with an elegant sound.

How popular is Magdalena in the United States?

In 2024, 321 girls in the United States were named Magdalena, making it the 838th most popular girl's name that year.

Its position has held steady, at 975th a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 2007, with 325 births.

Records for Magdalena go back to 1880, and 19,456 babies have been given the name since.

What Magdalena means and where it comes from

A Greek form of Magdalene, referring to Mary Magdalene in the Bible. Combines religious significance with an elegant sound.

Magdalena is of Greek origin, described as biblical in style.

Is Magdalena a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 321 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Magdalena

Names of the same origin for a brother, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Magdalena mean?

A Greek form of Magdalene, referring to Mary Magdalene in the Bible. Combines religious significance with an elegant sound.

Where does the name Magdalena come from?

Magdalena is of Greek origin, and is usually described as biblical in style.

How popular is Magdalena in the United States?

In 2024, 321 girls in the United States were named Magdalena, making it the 838th most popular girl's name that year.

Is Magdalena a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 321 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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