Gardenia
- Pronunciation
- [Gar-de-ni-a]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- The Flower.
- Origin
- English
Gardenia Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,347 baby girls have been named Gardenia. The name peaked in 1992 with 70 US births that year (rank #1969). In 2024, ranked #9104 nationally — 7,135 places below its 1992 peak.
Top States for Gardenia
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Gardenia births are: California (257), South Carolina (59), Texas (29).
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8-Letter Names Starting with G
Names with Gardenia's exact length and starting letter: Gaarwine, Gabriela, Gabriele, Gabriell, Gabrielo.
Quick Facts About Gardenia
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denia | Combination Of Deana: (Divine) And Dina: (From The Valley: Avenged). | Female | English |
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Compare Gardenia to Other Popular Names
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