Wanda
Pronunciation: [ w-AHND-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Wanda first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 491 babies have been named Wanda in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Wanda is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,459 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,459
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Wanda is also used as a girl name, ranked #5089.
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About the Name Wanda
Wanda is a boy name .
Is Wanda a boy or girl name? Wanda is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,459 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,089. Wanda is more commonly used as a girl name.
Wanda is currently ranked #38,459 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Wanda include Wan, Way, Waie, and Wankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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