MallowbyNames

Ramanda

rah-MAHN-dah · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern coinage combining elements from names like Ramona and Amanda.

Peak popularity
1976
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Ramanda since 1969

Babies named Ramanda per year in U.S. Social Security records.

71320198020002020Most births 1976Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1960s5
1970s82
1980s88
1990s29
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Ramanda is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1969. It saw its peak usage in 1976, but did not gain widespread popularity and has remained stable at very low numbers. The name has been given to a small number of girls each year, never reaching a rank in national data. Its origin is unclear; it may be a blend of Ramona and Amanda or simply a creative variant of those names. As a rare coinage, it has no strong ties to any single culture or language.

Ramanda first appeared in U.S. records in the late 1960s. It may be a blend of Ramona (Spanish feminine form of Ramon, from Germanic ragin 'counsel') and Amanda (Latin 'worthy of love'). Alternatively, it could be a variant of Ramonda or a creative invention. There is no clear linguistic derivation from a single source.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Rama, Manda, Randi

Sibling names for Ramanda

Names that share Ramanda's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Ramanda mean?
The meaning is uncertain. It is likely a modern invented name, possibly combining elements from Ramona and Amanda.
How popular is the name Ramanda?
Ramanda is very rare. It has not ranked in the U.S. top 1000 since records began. It peaked in usage in 1976, but exact numbers are unavailable.
Is Ramanda a boy or girl name?
Ramanda is almost exclusively used for girls, though it can be unisex.