Holding steady.
Popularity of Ranada since 1959
Babies named Ranada per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 54 |
| 1980s | 234 |
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ranada is a rare modern given name that emerged in the United States around 1959, during a period when parents increasingly created distinctive blends of sounds. The name reached its peak recorded usage in 1980, but has remained extremely uncommon, never appearing in the top 1000 rankings. Its trajectory has been stable, with only sporadic births in recent decades. As an invented name, Ranada carries no traditional meaning, though it may have been inspired by names such as Rana or Renata. The name has no strong regional or demographic concentration, as reflected in its empty list of top states. Ranada is an example of mid-20th-century American naming creativity that remains a unique choice for those seeking a rare, personal name.
Ranada is a modern American coinage that first appeared in the late 1950s, most likely created from syllables found in other names such as Rana, Nada, or Renada. It has no traditional etymology or historical usage outside the United States. The name saw its highest recorded usage in 1980.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rana, Nada, Ranny
Sibling names for Ranada
Names that share Ranada's style, for a brother or sister.
