Unknown; possibly a modern elaboration of Lara or Miranda
Laranda is a rare feminine name with an unclear etymology. It likely emerged in the United States as a creative blend of the name Lara, meaning 'citadel' or 'cheerful,' and the suffix -anda from names like Miranda, meaning 'admirable.' It also shares its name with an ancient city in Lycaonia, now Karaman, Turkey.
Less common today
Laranda isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,506 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
