Holding steady.
Popularity of Kewanda since 1972
Babies named Kewanda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 54 |
| 1980s | 59 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kewanda is a rare modern American name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1972 during an era of creative name-making. Its peak usage year was 1978, though it never ranked in the national top 1000. The name's trajectory has been stable in the sense that it never became widely popular; it is estimated to be given to fewer than 5 girls per year at its height. The name was most common in the 1970s, reflecting broader trends of invented names with melodic endings like "anda." No states recorded Kewanda with enough frequency to appear in the top names list, underscoring its niche appeal.
Kewanda first appeared in U.S. birth records in the 1970s, likely a creative coinage blending sounds from names like Key- and Wanda or similar euphonic elements. It has no known root in any established language and is best categorized as a modern American invention.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Keke, Wanda, Kewi
Sibling names for Kewanda
Names that share Kewanda's style, for a brother or sister.
