Holding steady.
Popularity of Almadelia since 1969
Babies named Almadelia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 31 |
| 1980s | 85 |
| 1990s | 89 |
| 2000s | 51 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Almadelia is an extremely rare American coinage that first appeared in birth records in 1969. Its peak year came in 1985, though even then it was given to only a handful of girls nationwide. The name has a stable, low-frequency trajectory with no significant state concentration. Its popularity has never approached a rank position, remaining well outside the top 1000. Almadelia likely follows the late-20th-century trend for multisyllabic feminine names ending in -ia, with no established etymology or literary pedigree. For parents seeking a truly distinctive name with a melodic quality, Almadelia offers near uniqueness without feeling invented out of thin air.
Almadelia first appeared in the United States in 1969, during a period when elaborate, melodious feminine names were fashionable. It is probably a coined name, possibly inspired by names like Almadeo (a variant of Amadeus, meaning 'love of God') combined with the popular suffix -lia. There is no evidence of traditional roots or consistent meaning; the name's sound and structure suggest it was created for its aesthetic appeal.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Alma, Deli, Lia, Maddie, Della
Sibling names for Almadelia
Names that share Almadelia's style, for a brother or sister.
