What does Bogdana mean?
Bogdana means “given by God,” the feminine of Bogdan.
What does Lada mean?
Lada is a Slavic goddess associated with love, beauty and harmony.
Bogdana vs Lada
Which is more popular?
Bogdana and Lada are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Bogdana | Lada | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Given by God | Beauty, harmony |
| Origin | Slavic | Slavic |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | bog-DAH-nah | LAH-dah |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 2006 | 1970 |
| Peak year | 2006 (6) | 2012 (11) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Steady | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Bogdana
Lada
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Bogdana | Lada |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 | 61 |
| 2000s | 6 | 34 |
| 1970s | 0 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bogdana or Lada more popular?
Bogdana and Lada are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Bogdana and Lada?
Bogdana means Given by God (Slavic origin), while Lada means Beauty, harmony (Slavic origin).
Which name is older, Bogdana or Lada?
In US records, Bogdana first appears in 2006 and Lada in 1970, so Lada has the longer recorded history.