Kandida
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Kandida first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 14 babies have been named Kandida in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kandida is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #61,360 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #61,360
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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#61,534 in US
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About the Name Kandida
Kandida is a girl name .
Kandida is currently ranked #61,360 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kandida include Kan, Kand, Kandy, Kandie, Ida, Iday, Idaie, Kay, Kaie, and Kankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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