Girl · #8,323 in 2026

Runda

Runda is an affluent neighbourhood located in the northern part of Nairobi. The name Runda was borrowed from the name of the coffee estate that existed in the area before it became a residential area; it is not an abbreviation for Reserved United Nations Development Area, as many think; the name "Runda" existed even before the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) was formed and decided to…

Current Rank
#8,323
Peak Rank
#6,389 (1960)
Total Babies
10
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1960
First Year
1971
Last Year
1960
Peak Year
#6389
Peak Rank
10
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Runda

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

Runda is an affluent neighbourhood located in the northern part of Nairobi. The name Runda was borrowed from the name of the coffee estate that existed in the area before it became a residential area; it is not an abbreviation for Reserved United Nations Development Area, as many think; the name "Runda" existed even before the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) was formed and decided to…

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Origin & history
Runda was developed in 1972 by the project due to demand when the United Nations Environment Programme Headquarters was built in Gigiri in the early 1970s. The first phase of the estate (Old Runda) was completed between 1972 and 1980.

The Story of Runda

Runda first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1960, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1960, when 5 Rundas were born — ranking #6,389 that year. As of 2026, Runda ranks #8,323 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Rundas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Runda

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Runda

What does the name Runda mean?
Runda is an affluent neighbourhood located in the northern part of Nairobi. The name Runda was borrowed from the name of the coffee estate that existed in the area before it became a residential area; it is not an abbreviation for Reserved United Nations Development Area, as many think; the name "Runda" existed even before the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) was formed and decided to…
How popular is Runda in 2026?
In 2026, Runda ranks #8,323 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Runda most popular?
Runda reached its peak popularity in 1960, ranking #6,389 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Runda a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Runda is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Runda?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Runda include Annelouise, Audrone, Beate. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Runda

Runda is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1960 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Runda's peak popularity came in 1960 when it ranked #6,389. Use the chart and map above to compare Runda'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.