Sherwanda is a unique and captivating given name of uncertain origin, believed to have been created within the African American naming tradition during the mid-20th century. It is composed of two distinct elements: 'Sher' and 'wanda'. The first part, 'Sher', could potentially be derived from the popular male name Sherman or possibly from the English surname Sherwood. Meanwhile, 'wanda' might originate from the female name Wanda or perhaps from the Swahili word 'wanda', meaning 'happy' or 'joyful'. Despite its origins being somewhat enigmatic, Sherwanda has been embraced as a distinctive and appealing choice for girls by parents seeking uncommon names with an expressive sound.
The name Sherwanda appears to have been moderately popular during the late 20th century, with a total of 58 babies given this name between 1968 and 1990. The peak years for its usage were 1973, 1976, and 1978, each with 8 births that year.