Holding steady.
Popularity of Landa since 1938
Babies named Landa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 123 |
| 1950s | 175 |
| 1960s | 148 |
| 1970s | 110 |
| 1980s | 65 |
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Landa is a rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1938 with a peak in 1948, though it has never entered the top 1,000. Its usage has remained stable at extremely low levels, with fewer than five births per year in most recent decades. The name's ambiguity of origin adds to its understated charm, most often linked to the more familiar Linda. With no strong association to any particular region or trend, Landa remains a quiet, distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon name with a soft sound.
The name Landa has multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Linda, a name found in both Spanish (meaning 'beautiful') and Germanic (meaning 'soft, tender' or 'lime tree') contexts. Alternatively, it could be a short form of names ending in -landa, such as Orlanda or Rosalanda. Records show sporadic use in the United States beginning in the 1930s, with a modest peak in the 1940s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lani, Landy
Sibling names for Landa
Names that share Landa's style, for a brother or sister.
