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Wanda

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Pronounced WAHN-dah /ˈwɑn.dɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Polish Wanda — possibly 'a Wend (a Slavic person)', or from Germanic, 'a slender wand/branch'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Vintage and strong: Wanda is a Polish name — possibly 'a Wend', or 'a slender wand'. Soft, classic, and warm (the Scarlet Witch, Wanda).
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Origin MediumPolish, German
MeaningFrom Polish Wanda — possibly 'a Wend (a Slavic person)', or from Germanic, 'a slender wand/branch'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#6096 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1957
Total births (all-time)≈ 281,216

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195718802025

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

Wanda comes from Polish Wanda — possibly meaning 'a Wend' (a member of a Slavic people), or from Germanic wand, 'a slender wand/branch' (routes layered, which we note). Borne by a legendary Polish queen; a soft, vintage classic (Marvel's Wanda).

It registers thinly today. Rare now, a-Wend-or-a-wand at the (likely) root, and vintage.

Did you know? Wanda is a Polish name (a legendary queen) — possibly 'a Wend' (a Slavic people) or Germanic 'a slender wand' — a vintage classic (Marvel's Wanda Maximoff, the Scarlet Witch).
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name — Wanda — routes layered

Variations

VandaWandah

Nicknames

Wanda

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If you like Wanda…

Wendy— a sound-neighbor name
Brenda— another -nda vintage name
Frieda— another German name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Wanda mean?

Wanda is a Polish name, possibly 'a Wend' (a Slavic people) or Germanic 'a slender wand'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Wanda?

It's said WAHN-dah /ˈwɑn.dɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Wanda a boy or girl name?

Wanda is a girl's name.

How popular is Wanda?

Wanda is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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