Girl · #9,545 in 2026

Chenda

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

The Chenda is a cylindrical percussion instrument originating in the state of Kerala and widely used in Tulu Nadu of Karnataka in India. In Tulu Nadu, it is known as chende. The instrument is strongly associated with the cultural identity of both Kerala and Tulu Nadu. Traditionally, it is used by the Malayar ethnic groups in Kerala.

Current Rank

#9,545

Peak Rank

#9,109 (1981)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1975

First Year

1986

Last Year

1981

Peak Year

#9109

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Chenda

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Chenda

Chenda first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1975, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1981, when 6 Chendas were born — ranking #9,109 that year. As of 2026, Chenda ranks #9,545 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 23 Chendas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Chenda

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

Chanda
Cento
Chengdu
Chandi
Shanda
Shonda
Genta
Kenda
Janda
Tenda
Venda
Senda

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chenda

What does the name Chenda mean?

How popular is Chenda in 2026?

In 2026, Chenda ranks #9,545 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Chenda most popular?

Chenda reached its peak popularity in 1981, ranking #9,109 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Chenda a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Chenda?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Chenda include Saline, Jincy, Benito. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Chenda

Chenda is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1975 and has accumulated 23 births in the dataset. Chenda's peak popularity came in 1981 when it ranked #9,109. Use the chart and map above to compare Chenda'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.