Girl · #4,255 in 2026

Waneda

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

Current Rank

#4,255

Peak Rank

#2,515 (1919)

Total Babies

132

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1917

First Year

1937

Last Year

1919

Peak Year

#2515

Peak Rank

132

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Waneda

Waneda first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1917, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1919, when 13 Wanedas were born — ranking #2,515 that year. As of 2026, Waneda ranks #4,255 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 132 Wanedas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s 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 Waneda

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

Waneta
Wanadoo
Haneda
Wanda
Juanita
Wonda
Winda
Wenda
Wanita
Zenaida
Moneda
Unida

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Waneda

What does the name Waneda mean?

Waneda is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1917. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Waneda in 2026?

In 2026, Waneda ranks #4,255 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Waneda most popular?

Waneda reached its peak popularity in 1919, ranking #2,515 that year with 13 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Waneda most popular?

Waneda has historically been most popular in West Virginia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Waneda.

Is Waneda a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Waneda?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Waneda include Sennie, Tyyne, Ophie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Waneda

Waneda is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1917 and has accumulated 132 births in the dataset. Waneda's peak popularity came in 1919 when it ranked #2,515. Use the chart and map above to compare Waneda'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.