Girl · #13,316 in 2026

Nashanda

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

Current Rank

#13,316

Peak Rank

#7,409 (1981)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1973

First Year

1992

Last Year

1981

Peak Year

#7409

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nashanda

Nashanda first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1973, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1981, when 8 Nashandas were born — ranking #7,409 that year. As of 2026, Nashanda ranks #13,316 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 35 Nashandas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Nashanda

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

Noranda
Nishida
Lashonda
National
Nando
Nanda
Nashua
Nishant
Nationale
Nolana
Nonda
Nuland

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nashanda

What does the name Nashanda mean?

Nashanda is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1973. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nashanda in 2026?

In 2026, Nashanda ranks #13,316 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Nashanda most popular?

Nashanda reached its peak popularity in 1981, ranking #7,409 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Nashanda a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nashanda?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nashanda include Noris, Malke, Quan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nashanda

Nashanda is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 35 births in the dataset. Nashanda's peak popularity came in 1981 when it ranked #7,409. Use the chart and map above to compare Nashanda'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.