Wanda
Wanda: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɑndə/ · /ˈwɒndə/
Meaning and origin of Wanda
- A female given name from Polish.
Etymology
Borrowed from Polish Wanda, possibly derived from an ethnic term for “a Wend”.
How popular is Wanda?
Since 1880, 281,214 girls and 972 boys in the U.S. have been named Wanda (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #47 in 1934. Its highest rank for boys was #1322 in 1934. In 2025, 20 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Wanda
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Wanda FAQ
What does the name Wanda mean?
A female given name from Polish. Borrowed from Polish Wanda, possibly derived from an ethnic term for “a Wend”.
What is the origin of the name Wanda?
Wanda is listed as a name of Polish origin.
How popular is the name Wanda?
Since 1880, 281,214 girls and 972 boys in the U.S. have been named Wanda (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #47 in 1934. Its highest rank for boys was #1322 in 1934. In 2025, 20 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Wanda a boy or girl name?
Wanda is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 281,214 girls and 972 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.