MallowbyNames

Tanda

TAN-duh · Of uncertain origin; possibly a diminutive or variant of Tandy or a feminine form of Tande.

Peak popularity
1962
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Tanda since 1946

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

815231960198020002020Most births 1962Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1940s23
1950s112
1960s115
1970s126
1980s68
1990s18
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Tanda is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1946. Its peak year was 1962, but it has never ranked in the top 1000, reflecting its extremely low usage. The trajectory has been stable, meaning it has never experienced a surge in popularity. The name's etymology remains uncertain, with possible connections to the English surname Tandy or as a feminine form of Tande. Despite its obscurity, Tanda has a simple, feminine sound that fits mid-20th-century American naming patterns.

The name Tanda is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1946. Its exact derivation is unclear, but it may be an elaborated form of Tandy, itself a pet form of the surname Tandy, or a feminine variant of Tande, a diminutive of Andrew. The name saw its modest peak in 1962 but has never been widely used.

Sibling names for Tanda

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

Sisters: Tina, Carla, Darla, Mona, Sanda

Brothers: Troy, Kevin, Darren, Randy, Lance

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Tanda mean?
The meaning of Tanda is uncertain. It may be a diminutive of Tandy or a feminine variant of Tande, but no definitive meaning has been established.
How popular is the name Tanda?
Tanda has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000. Its peak year was 1962, but it remains a very rare name.
Is Tanda a boy or girl name?
Tanda is primarily used as a girl's name.