Holding steady.
Popularity of Aleda since 1889
Babies named Aleda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Aleda's real moment was 1903.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 30 |
| 1900s | 69 |
| 1910s | 130 |
| 1920s | 163 |
| 1930s | 102 |
| 1940s | 153 |
| 1950s | 121 |
| 1960s | 65 |
| 1970s | 62 |
| 1980s | 37 |
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 24 |
| 2010s | 44 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Aleda is a rare feminine name that saw its brief peak in the United States in 1903. While its exact origins are uncertain, it likely derives from the Germanic-rooted Alida or the obscure Welsh name Aled. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1889, and its trajectory has remained stable and infrequent ever since. Almost no modern births are recorded, and it never ranked in the top 1000, making it an extremely uncommon choice. Because no top states are associated with its usage, Aleda remains a mysterious and largely forgotten name from the early 1900s.
Aleda is a name of uncertain origin. It may be an elaboration or variant of Alida, a short form of names like Adelaide or Adelheid, ultimately from Germanic roots meaning 'noble' or 'nobility'. Alternatively, it could be a feminine form of the Welsh name Aled, which is of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from a river name. The name saw its peak usage in the United States in the early 1900s, particularly in 1903, but has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Al, Leda, Ali
Variants: Alida, Aled
Sibling names for Aleda
Names that share Aleda's style, for a brother or sister.
