Panda
Pronunciation: [ p-AND-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Panda first appeared in US Social Security records in 1955.
Over 88 babies have been named Panda in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Panda is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,228 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,228
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Panda
Panda is a girl name .
Panda is currently ranked #36,228 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Panda include Pan, Pay, Paie, and Pankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Panda include Pandora . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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