Holding steady.
Popularity of Almedia since 1881
Babies named Almedia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Almedia's real moment was 1881.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 15 |
| 1890s | 44 |
| 1900s | 28 |
| 1910s | 94 |
| 1920s | 126 |
| 1930s | 104 |
| 1940s | 63 |
| 1950s | 44 |
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Almedia is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1881, with its peak usage also occurring that same year. The name is likely an Americanized adaptation of the Portuguese surname Almeida, which traces back to Arabic roots meaning 'the plain' or 'the table'. Though its trajectory has remained stable since the late 19th century, Almedia has never achieved widespread popularity; it ranks outside the top 1000 for all recorded years. The name's scarcity and historical specificity make it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a vintage name with a multicultural background, though it remains firmly tied to its 1880s peak.
Almedia may be a feminine variant of the Portuguese surname Almeida, which itself derives from Arabic al-ma'ida, meaning 'the table' or 'the plain'. The name Almedia appears in late 19th-century U.S. records, likely an Americanized adaptation of the surname. Its use as a given name was rare and concentrated in the 1880s, after which it fell out of common usage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Al, Media, Mia
Variants: Almeida
Sibling names for Almedia
Names that share Almedia's style, for a brother or sister.
