Girl · #6,319 in 2026

Granada

Granada is the capital city of the province of Granada, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. Granada is located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, at the confluence of four rivers, the Darro, the Genil, the Monachil and the Beiro.

Current Rank
#6,319
Peak Rank
#6,319 (1980)
Total Babies
15
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1961
First Year
1980
Last Year
1980
Peak Year
#6319
Peak Rank
15
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Granada

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

Granada is the capital city of the province of Granada, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. Granada is located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, at the confluence of four rivers, the Darro, the Genil, the Monachil and the Beiro.

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Etymology
Granada's historical name in the Arabic language was غرناطة ( Ġarnāṭa ). Both the name's meaning and origin are uncertain and have been debated. The toponym definitely existed prior to the Zirid period in the 11th century. It probably first appeared in the 9th century and it is found in Arabic sources from the 10th century. The word Gárnata (or Karnata ) possibly meant "hill of strangers". Another meaning might be "hill of pilgrims". It could even have been of Berber origin. Another theory is that it derived from Latin granum (or its plural grana ), meaning "seed", "beads", or a "scarlet colou
Origin & history
See also: Granada chronology

The Story of Granada

Granada first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1961, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1980, when 10 Granadas were born — ranking #6,319 that year. As of 2026, Granada ranks #6,319 for baby girls with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 15 Granadas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Granada

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Ibn al-Jayyab (1274–1349), poet and vizier
  • al-Sahili (1290–1346), poet, Islamic scholar, architect and traveler
  • Ibn Juzayy (1294–1340), Maliki scholar
  • Ibn al-Khatib (1313–1374), poet and historian
  • Ibn Zamrak (1333–1393), poet and vizier
  • Ibn Khalaf al-Muradi (11th century), engineer and inventor
  • Al-Tighnari (died 1118), agronomist, botanist, poet and traveler
  • Abu Hamid al-Gharnati (c.1080-1170), traveler

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Names that sound like Granada

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

  • Grenada
  • Grenado
  • Granata
  • Granado
  • Grenda
  • Grenade
  • Grenades
  • Granade
  • Grundy
  • Granda
  • Granita
  • Granato

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Granada

What does the name Granada mean?
Granada is the capital city of the province of Granada, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. Granada is located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, at the confluence of four rivers, the Darro, the Genil, the Monachil and the Beiro.
How popular is Granada in 2026?
In 2026, Granada ranks #6,319 among girls' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.
When was Granada most popular?
Granada reached its peak popularity in 1980, ranking #6,319 that year with 10 babies given the name.
Is Granada a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Granada is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Granada?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Granada include Little, Stina, Rajean. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Granada

Granada is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1961 and has accumulated 15 births in the dataset. Granada's peak popularity came in 1980 when it ranked #6,319. Use the chart and map above to compare Granada'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.