Chanda
Chanda is a girl's name of Sanskrit origin.
Meaning
Fierce, passionate, or bright.
Origin and history
Chanda is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin, often associated with fierce or passionate aspects of nature and divinity. In the United States, it gained modest popularity during the late 20th century but has become rare in recent years. It offers a distinct sound while remaining easy to pronounce.
Popularity in the United States
6,078 babies in the United States have been named Chanda since 1880. It ranks #2194 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.2 %)
- CA (9.6 %)
- GA (6 %)
- OH (5.6 %)
- MI (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 27 |
| 1950-1960 | 141 |
| 1960-1970 | 585 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,402 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,273 |
| 1990-2000 | 549 |
| 2000-2010 | 101 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Chanda
- Chanda Rubin: Tennis Player, Sports Commentator
- Chanda Kochhar: Business Executive
Fun facts
- In Sanskrit tradition, Chanda relates to intense passion and is connected to deity worship as an attribute of goddess Durga.
- The name experienced its highest period of usage in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.