Rising since 2022, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Randa since 1916
Babies named Randa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 14 |
| 1940s | 360 |
| 1950s | 551 |
| 1960s | 439 |
| 1970s | 577 |
| 1980s | 737 |
| 1990s | 651 |
| 2000s | 221 |
| 2010s | 90 |
| 2020s | 39 |
Meaning & origin
Randa is a name that has seen modest but steady use in the United States since its first recorded appearance in 1916. Its origins are somewhat elusive, with connections to Miranda or Old German root names providing plausible derivations. The name reached its highest popularity rank in 1991, but has since declined, though recent years show a revival since 2022. As of 2025, it is given to about 1 in every 200,908 newborns, placing it far from the top 1000. Randa remains a distinctive choice, appealing to parents seeking a name that is familiar yet uncommon.
Randa is a name of uncertain origin. It may have developed as a short form of Miranda, itself from Latin 'mirandus' meaning 'worthy of admiration'. Alternatively, it could be a feminine variant of the Old German name Rand, meaning 'shield' or 'rim'. The name saw moderate use in the United States beginning in the early 20th century, with a peak in 1991.
“Randa” around the world
Where Randa lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Randi, Andi, Ranny
Sibling names for Randa
Names that share Randa's style, for a brother or sister.
