Holding steady.
Popularity of Venda since 1920
Babies named Venda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1959, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Venda's real moment was 1943.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 11 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 32 |
| 1950s | 69 |
| 1960s | 25 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Venda is a rare and enigmatic name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1920. It reached its highest usage in 1943, but even then it was uncommon, never ranking in the top 1000. The name has remained stable in its obscurity, with only a handful of births per year. Its origins are uncertain, possibly tied to Swedish or English naming traditions, or inspired by the place name Venda in Portugal. For parents seeking a distinctive name with a soft sound and a touch of mystery, Venda offers a unique choice with a quiet history.
The name Venda is rare and of uncertain derivation. It may be an English short form of the Swedish name Vendela, which itself is a variant of Wendela, a feminine form of Wendel (referring to the Wendish people). Alternatively, it could be a transferred use of the place name Venda in northern Portugal, or a modern coinage. It has seen sporadic use in the United States since the 1920s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ven
Sibling names for Venda
Names that share Venda's style, for a brother or sister.
