Gender: Female
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Foreign, Strange
Pronunciation: BAR-buh-ruh, ˈbɑːrbərə, B AA R B ER AH
Popularity Rank: #137
Barbara is of Greek origin and means 'foreign woman' or 'strange'. It was a popular name in medieval times and was the name of a Christian saint who was martyred for her faith.
The name Barbara is of Greek origin and means Foreign, Strange. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Barbara is commonly found in Italy, United States of America, Poland, and 93 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: BAR-buh-ruh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ˈbɑːrbərə
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: B AA R B ER AH
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Barbara is recorded 268,143 times globally, ranking it as the 137th most common name worldwide.
Barbara is most prevalent in Italy, with 113,415 occurrences, making it the 67th most popular name in the country.
In Poland, the name Barbara is found among 1 in every 3 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | #67 | 1 : 10 |
| United States of America | #102 | 1 : 43 |
| Poland | #24 | 1 : 3 |
| United Kingdom | #181 | 1 : 41 |
| Germany | #127 | 1 : 39 |
| Chile | #129 | 1 : 65 |
| France | #390 | 1 : 148 |
| Austria | #39 | 1 : 21 |
| Spain | #383 | 1 : 153 |
| Netherlands | #256 | 1 : 100 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Barbara from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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