Holding steady.
Popularity of Kanda since 1947
Babies named Kanda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 20 |
| 1960s | 57 |
| 1970s | 40 |
| 1980s | 32 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kanda is an extremely rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1947. It saw its peak usage in 1970, though even then it was given to fewer than 5 babies per million. Since the 1970s, its trajectory has remained stable with occasional sparse use, reflecting little change in popularity over the decades. It is used almost exclusively for girls, and no top state saw significant enough usage to register. The name's etymology is uncertain, possibly deriving from Japanese (meaning or place name) or as a modern variant of Kendra. Parents who choose Kanda may appreciate its uniqueness and cross-cultural resonance, but statistical evidence shows it remains a highly uncommon choice.
The name Kanda has multiple possible origins. In Japanese, Kanda (神田) can be a place name meaning 'god's rice field' or a given name meaning 'beautiful field' (甘田). In English-speaking contexts, Kanda may be a modern invention or a variant of Kendra or Kandace. Its earliest recorded use in the United States dates to 1947, though it has remained rare, never ranking among the top 1000 names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kanny, Kandi, Kandie
Variants: Kande, Kandah
Sibling names for Kanda
Names that share Kanda's style, for a brother or sister.
