Girl · #12,360 in 2026

Candia

Name: Popularity of the name Candia in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Candia, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,360

Peak Rank

#3,269 (1953)

Total Babies

210

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1950

First Year

1989

Last Year

1953

Peak Year

#3269

Peak Rank

210

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Candia

Candia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1950, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1953, when 12 Candias were born — ranking #3,269 that year. As of 2026, Candia ranks #12,360 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 210 Candias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Candia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Candia is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Candia

What does the name Candia mean?

Candia is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1950. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Candia in 2026?

In 2026, Candia ranks #12,360 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Candia most popular?

Candia reached its peak popularity in 1953, ranking #3,269 that year with 12 babies given the name.

Is Candia a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Candia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Candia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Candia include Fayne, Geneviene, Floreen. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Candia

Candia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1950 and has accumulated 210 births in the dataset. Candia's peak popularity came in 1953 when it ranked #3,269. Use the chart and map above to compare Candia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.