Marenda
Marenda is a Latin girl name. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Hidden namesLook closely: Marenda has the name Maren hiding inside it.
- GenerationMarenda peaked in 1972, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Marenda you'd meet today is about 53 years old.
- HistoryMarenda first shows up in US birth records in 1968, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 57 years since.
US births per million girls, 1968–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Marenda
Marenda is a girl name of Latin origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1970s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Latin names
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
Questions about the name Marenda
What is the origin of the name Marenda?
Marenda is Latin in origin. Other Latin names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Amelia (“work, industrious”), Mia (“possibly beloved”) and Evelyn (“possibly desired”).
Is Marenda a boy or girl name?
Marenda is a girl name.
How popular is the name Marenda?
Marenda is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2007. It peaked at #4,793 in 1972, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What should I know before naming my baby Marenda?
Marenda is a Latin girl name. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.