Rising since 2012, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Amadea since 1998
Babies named Amadea per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2001, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Amadea's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 49 |
| 2010s | 41 |
| 2020s | 38 |
Meaning & origin
Amadea is a rare feminine name that has been steadily gaining attention in the 21st century. First recorded in U.S. data in 1998, it reached its highest popularity to date in 2025, ranking #9457. The name is given to approximately 1 in every 160,727 newborn girls, reflecting its status as an uncommon but distinctive choice. Since around 2012, Amadea has been on a rising trajectory, appealing to parents who want a melodic name with Latin roots and a spiritual meaning. Despite its rarity, it has not been concentrated in any particular state, suggesting wide but sparse usage across the country.
Amadea is the feminine form of Amadeus, derived from the Latin elements ama (love) and Deus (God), meaning 'loved by God.' The name was used in Italian and other European cultures, though it has always been uncommon. It gained some modern usage as a more distinctive alternative to Amalia or Amelia.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ama, Dea, Ami
Sibling names for Amadea
Names that share Amadea's style, for a brother or sister.
