Name profile

Randa

An Arabic name associated with a fragrant tree and a distinct English short form.

Usage languagesArabic
US rank (2025)#10,917

Meaning and history

Randa has distinct Arabic and English uses. In Arabic, رندا or رندة is associated with the rand tree, a fragrant laurel-like plant, and is used as a feminine name. In English, Randa may be a short form of Miranda or a modern variant, with an unrelated Latin-derived history. The traditions should remain separate. Notable bearers include Lebanese journalist Randa Habib and Jordanian fashion designer Randa Salamoun.

Popularity over timeUS births · girls
20062006: 22 births, rank #5,906
2007: 16 births, rank #7,733
2008: 14 births, rank #8,529
2009: 11 births, rank #9,975
2010: 7 births, rank #13,448
20112011: 5 births, rank #16,764
2012: 14 births, rank #8,208
2013: 14 births, rank #8,135
2014: 7 births, rank #13,069
2015: 10 births, rank #10,148
20162016: 6 births, rank #14,331
2017: 8 births, rank #11,615
2018: 10 births, rank #9,806
2019: 9 births, rank #10,473
2020: 7 births, rank #12,142
20212021: 5 births, rank #15,251
2022: 7 births, rank #12,243
2023: 5 births, rank #15,194
2024: 7 births, rank #12,161
20252025: 8 births, rank #10,917

In 2025, 8 babies were recorded with the name Randa, ranking #10,917 among girls.