Holding steady.
Popularity of Argelia since 1932
Babies named Argelia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1992, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Argelia's real moment was 1973.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 14 |
| 1950s | 44 |
| 1960s | 73 |
| 1970s | 158 |
| 1980s | 137 |
| 1990s | 178 |
| 2000s | 155 |
| 2010s | 61 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Argelia is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1932. It saw its peak usage in 1973, but has since remained stable at very low numbers. The name has not ranked in modern popularity lists, and its usage is sporadic. The name's trajectory has been stable, with no significant resurgence. As a place name derived from the Spanish for Algeria, it carries a geographic and exotic appeal for some families, but it has never achieved widespread use.
Argelia is the Spanish name for the country Algeria, which derives from the Arabic 'al-Jazā'ir' (the islands). As a given name, it is considered a place name or a variant of Algeria. It has been used sparingly in the United States since the 1930s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Arly, Gelia
Variants: Algeria
Sibling names for Argelia
Names that share Argelia's style, for a brother or sister.
