Holding steady.
Popularity of Almendra since 1996
Babies named Almendra per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 79 |
| 2010s | 45 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Almendra entered the U.S. baby name landscape in 1996, a late-20th-century nature name that draws directly from the Spanish word for almond. Despite its evocative meaning and pleasant sound, it has never broken into the top 1000, reaching its peak year in 2001 and maintaining a stable trajectory since. The name reflects a broader trend of borrowing botanical terms from romance languages, and while it remains uncommon, its gentle, melodic quality continues to appeal to parents seeking a distinctive yet meaningful choice. The most recent data shows no top-state concentrations, underlining its scattered, low-frequency usage across the country.
Almendra is the Spanish word for almond, derived from Latin amygdala. The almond tree and its fruit have been cultivated in the Mediterranean for millennia, and the name has been used in Spanish-speaking countries as a nature-inspired given name. It gained some usage in the United States from the late 20th century onward.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Alma, Mendra, Ally
Variants: Almendrina
Sibling names for Almendra
Names that share Almendra's style, for a brother or sister.
