Gardenia

Q: How popular is the name Gardenia?

Gardenia is ranked #10314 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ g-ahrd-EENY-uh ]

Girl Name #10,314 Most Popular Hidden Gem 8 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Gardenia is a girl name, recorded for 11 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced g-ahrd-EENY-uh.

Popularity Over Time

#10,314

Current Rank

Peaked 1992 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #10,314
Total SSA Count: 11

Nicknames

Gar Gay Garie Gardie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gardenia

Is Gardenia a boy or girl name?

Gardenia is primarily used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Gardenia?

Gardenia is pronounced g-ahrd-EENY-uh.

How popular is the name Gardenia?

Gardenia is currently ranked #10314 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Gardenia?

Common nicknames for Gardenia include Gar, Gay, Garie, and Gardie.

Is Gardenia a common or rare name?

Gardenia is an uncommon name, ranked #10314 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Gardenia

Gardenia is a girl name .

Gardenia is currently ranked #10,314 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Gardenia include Gar, Gay, Garie, and Gardie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.