Holding steady.
Popularity of Almeda since 1880
Babies named Almeda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Almeda's real moment was 1883.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 242 |
| 1890s | 311 |
| 1900s | 386 |
| 1910s | 987 |
| 1920s | 1,051 |
| 1930s | 608 |
| 1940s | 352 |
| 1950s | 219 |
| 1960s | 126 |
| 1970s | 53 |
| 1980s | 49 |
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Almeda is a rare feminine name that saw its highest recorded usage in the 1880s, peaking in 1883 with approximately 150 births that year. Its trajectory has been stable but minimal over the past century, with very few babies receiving the name in recent decades. The name's connection to the Arabic-derived surname Almeida gives it a multicultural legacy, though it is most commonly associated with Spanish and Portuguese heritage. Parents today might appreciate Almeda for its vintage feel and melodic sound, but its scarcity means it is unlikely to be widely recognized.
Almeda is thought to be a feminine variant of Almedo, which may derive from the Spanish and Portuguese surname Almeida, ultimately from Arabic al-madīna, meaning 'the city' or 'the town'. The name was occasionally used in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, peaking in popularity in 1883 when it ranked among the top 500 names for girls. Its usage declined sharply after the 1920s and is now extremely rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Allie, Meda
Variants: Almeida
Sibling names for Almeda
Names that share Almeda's style, for a brother or sister.
