Girl · #13,518 in 2026

Veranda

A veranda is a roofed, open-air hallway or porch, attached to the outside of a building. A veranda is often partly enclosed by a railing and frequently extends across the front and sides of the structure.

Current Rank
#13,518
Peak Rank
#5,860 (1962)
Total Babies
37
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1958
First Year
1996
Last Year
1962
Peak Year
#5860
Peak Rank
37
Total Count
7
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Veranda

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

A veranda is a roofed, open-air hallway or porch, attached to the outside of a building. A veranda is often partly enclosed by a railing and frequently extends across the front and sides of the structure.

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Etymology
Veranda , as used in the United Kingdom and France, was brought by the British from the Indian subcontinent ( Bengali : বারান্দা , Hindi : बरामदा , Urdu : برآمدہ ). It may have been originated from Persian Language برآمد which means “outwards”, means an area which is outwards from the living/rooms and adopted into Urdu and Hindi from Persian. While the exact origin of the word is unknown, scholars suggest that the word may have originated in subcontinent or may have been adopted from the Portuguese [ citation needed ] and spread further to the British and French colonists. The Portuguese arriv

The Story of Veranda

Veranda first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1958, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1962, when 6 Verandas were born — ranking #5,860 that year. As of 2026, Veranda ranks #13,518 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 37 Verandas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Veranda

Phonetically similar names — useful when Veranda 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 Veranda

What does the name Veranda mean?
A veranda is a roofed, open-air hallway or porch, attached to the outside of a building. A veranda is often partly enclosed by a railing and frequently extends across the front and sides of the structure.
How popular is Veranda in 2026?
In 2026, Veranda ranks #13,518 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Veranda most popular?
Veranda reached its peak popularity in 1962, ranking #5,860 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Veranda a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Veranda is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Veranda?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Veranda include Dedie, Loriane, Lorrainne. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Veranda

Veranda is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1958 and has accumulated 37 births in the dataset. Veranda's peak popularity came in 1962 when it ranked #5,860. Use the chart and map above to compare Veranda'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.