Randa

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Pronounced RAN-duh /ˈræn.də/High

Meaning: From Arabic randa, a sweet-smelling tree (a laurel or bay), a long-standing girls' name in the Arab world. In English-speaking countries Randa is also read as a short form of Miranda or Amanda, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A tree name: Arabic randa is a sweet-smelling laurel (said 'RAN-duh'). In English it also reads as short for Miranda, which we note.

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Origin LowArabic, English

MeaningFrom Arabic randa, a sweet-smelling tree (a laurel or bay), a long-standing girls' name in the Arab world. In English-speaking countries Randa is also read as a short form of Miranda or Amanda, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13109 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1991

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,682

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Randa comes from Arabic randa, a fragrant laurel tree celebrated in poetry, and is a well-used girls' name across the Arab world. In English-speaking countries the same spelling reads as a short form of Miranda or Amanda, so the routes can blur, which we note (said 'RAN-duh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., better established in Arabic-speaking countries. Rare here, fragrant, and warm.

Did you know? The randa tree is praised in Arabic poetry for its scent — which makes Randa a nature name in one tradition and a nickname in another.

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Randa — Arabic randa, fragrant laurel tree; English short form of Miranda

Variations

RandahRhandaRhonda

Nicknames

RandiRanDee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Randa mean?

Randa is Arabic for a fragrant laurel tree. In English it is also read as a short form of Miranda or Amanda, which we note.

How do you pronounce Randa?

It's said RAN-duh /ˈræn.də/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Randa a boy or girl name?

Randa is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Randa?

Randa is rare for girls in the U.S., better established in Arabic-speaking countries.