Holding steady.
Popularity of Candas since 1951
Babies named Candas per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 39 |
| 1960s | 15 |
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 86 |
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Candas is a rare girl's name first recorded in 1951, with its highest usage in the 1980s, peaking in 1985. The name has never entered the top 1000 and has maintained a stable trajectory, likely due to its similarity to more common names like Candace and Candi. Its origins are unclear, possibly a modern respelling or an invented name. The name is almost exclusively given to girls, but its meaning remains uncertain, as no definitive etymology is widely accepted. While never ranking in the top 1000, its peak year of 1985 and stable use suggest occasional interest, but it remains a rare choice.
Candas is a rare name of unclear derivation. It may be a modern respelling or elaboration of Candida, which comes from Latin 'candidus' meaning 'white' or 'bright'. Alternatively, it could be a variant of Candace, a name of ancient Ethiopian origin. However, no definitive etymology is attested.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Candy, Canda
Sibling names for Candas
Names that share Candas's style, for a brother or sister.
