Janda is a distinctive and uncommon female given name of Slavic origin, particularly prevalent among Czech-speaking populations. It is derived from the Latin word 'ianda', meaning 'to go'. In some cases, it may also be associated with the Latin word 'iuncta', which translates to 'joined' or 'united'. Janda was notably popular during the mid-20th century in Czechoslovakia but has since become less common. It is often used as a short form for names such as Johanka, Janota, or Jana.
The name Janda experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with birth numbers ranging from a low of 5 to a high of 13. The peak years for the name were 1962 and 1979, each with 12 and 10 births respectively. Interestingly, there was a gap of four years between 1984 and 1987 with no recorded births. Overall, the name Janda had a total of 254 births over the course of these years.