Darenda, an uncommon yet distinctive name of American origin, is derived from German roots. It is believed to have evolved from the Germanic element 'Dag' meaning "day," combined with the Old High German '-hert' meaning "strong" or "hardy." This results in a name that translates roughly as "strong day," symbolizing resilience and vibrancy. The name Darenda has gained some popularity in the United States but remains unique, offering its bearer an individual identity.
The name Darenda experienced peaks in popularity during the mid-20th century, with notable spikes in births occurring between 1960 and 1964. The highest number of births in a single year was recorded in 1962, with 15 newborn girls named Darenda. However, after the late 1970s, the name's popularity began to decline, as indicated by the consistently lower birth numbers from 1978 onwards. Despite this trend, Darenda remains a unique and historic name, having been given to at least 183 babies across these years.