Holding steady.
Popularity of Armeda since 1901
Babies named Armeda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Armeda's real moment was 1901.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 42 |
| 1920s | 111 |
| 1930s | 60 |
| 1940s | 17 |
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 15 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Armeda is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1901, the same year it reached its peak usage, though it never entered the top 1000. Its trajectory has been stable but extremely rare, with no recorded births in recent decades. The name likely shares roots with Armida, drawn from Italian and Spanish traditions, and is connected to the literary character Armida from Tasso's 'Jerusalem Delivered.' Parents seeking a unique and historically layered name might appreciate Armeda's gentle sound and Renaissance ties, though its obscurity means it is almost never encountered today.
Armeda is likely a variant of Armida, a name popularized by Torquato Tasso's 16th-century epic poem 'Jerusalem Delivered,' where Armida is a beautiful sorceress. The name Armida itself may be derived from Latin 'arma' meaning 'arms, weapons,' or it could be a feminization of the Germanic name Herman. In Spanish and Italian, Armida and its variants have been used since the Renaissance. Armeda appears as a rare American form from the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Army, Meda, Ardi
Sibling names for Armeda
Names that share Armeda's style, for a brother or sister.
