Girl · #15,678 in 2026

Nandana

Nandana is a ruined fortified settlement originally built by the Odi Shahi dynasty on the eastern flanks of the Salt Range in Punjab, Pakistan.

Current Rank
#15,678
Peak Rank
#7,802 (2012)
Total Babies
121
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2002
First Year
2018
Last Year
2012
Peak Year
#7802
Peak Rank
121
Total Count
15
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Nandana

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

Nandana is a ruined fortified settlement originally built by the Odi Shahi dynasty on the eastern flanks of the Salt Range in Punjab, Pakistan.

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Origin & history
Nandana was built at a strategic location on a hilly range by the Odi Shahi kings. After Udabhandapura was conquered by Mahmud of Ghazni in 1001 CE, Odi Shahis transferred their capital to Nandana. In 1014 Nandana also fell to the armies of Mahmud, who obtained a large quantity of wealth as war spoils . The Muslim polymath al-Biruni carried out his measurements of the circumference of earth at Nandana in the 11th century. Another battle took place between the Mamluk dynasty and the invading Mongol hordes near Nandana in the 13th century. In 2021, the then-Prime Minister Imran Khan and several

The Story of Nandana

Nandana first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2002, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 15 Nandanas were born — ranking #7,802 that year. As of 2026, Nandana ranks #15,678 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 121 Nandanas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Where is Nandana most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • LK
    66%
  • India
    15%
  • QA
    9%
  • SA
    5%
  • KW
    5%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Nandana

Phonetically similar names — useful when Nandana 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 Nandana

What does the name Nandana mean?
Nandana is a ruined fortified settlement originally built by the Odi Shahi dynasty on the eastern flanks of the Salt Range in Punjab, Pakistan.
How popular is Nandana in 2026?
In 2026, Nandana ranks #15,678 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Nandana most popular?
Nandana reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #7,802 that year with 15 babies given the name.
Is Nandana a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Nandana is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Nandana?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nandana include Adelee, Harrison, Jette. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Nandana

Nandana is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 121 births in the dataset. Nandana's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #7,802. Use the chart and map above to compare Nandana'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.