Almeada
A feminine name with Arabic origins, potentially meaning "adorned" or "ornate".
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Almeada. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Almeada today is around 84 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Almeada births was 1934 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Almeada. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Almeada is about 84 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Almeadas were born before 1952.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Almeada. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1934
6 babies that year
Average age
84
years old
1934 SSA rank
#3,815
Tracked since 1910
Popularity
Almeada: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Almeada from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Almeada by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Almeada during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Almeada
The name Almeada is believed to have its origins in the Portuguese language, with roots tracing back to the medieval era. It is thought to be a combination of two words: "alma," meaning "soul," and "dada," a form of the verb "dar," meaning "to give." Thus, the name Almeada could be interpreted as "one who gives their soul" or "gift of the soul."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Almeada can be found in historical records from the 13th century, where it was documented as the name of a noble woman from the region of Alentejo, Portugal. This early usage suggests that the name may have held significance within the aristocratic circles of that time.
In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Almeada de Sousa is mentioned in Portuguese chronicles as a respected courtier and advisor to King Afonso V. Her influence and reputation within the royal court of that era lend further historical significance to the name.
During the 16th century, an explorer and navigator named Almeada Pinto gained recognition for his voyages to the Indian Ocean and the establishment of trading posts in the region. His adventures and contributions to the era of Portuguese exploration have left a lasting mark on the name's legacy.
In the realm of literature, the name Almeada is associated with a character from the 19th-century novel "Os Maias" by Portuguese writer Eça de Queirós. The character, Almeada Cavaleiro, played a pivotal role in the storyline, further cementing the name's cultural significance in Portuguese society.
Another notable figure bearing the name Almeada was Almeada Garrett, a 20th-century Portuguese poet and writer who gained acclaim for her contributions to the modernist literary movement. Her works, published between 1920 and 1960, showcased the enduring relevance of the name in Portugal's artistic circles.
While the name Almeada has maintained a strong presence throughout Portuguese history, it has also been adopted by individuals of various backgrounds and cultures, each adding their own unique stories and interpretations to the name's rich tapestry.
People
Almeada + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Almeada as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Almeada: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Almeada?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Almeada going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Almeada a common name?
We classify Almeada as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Almeada most popular?
The single biggest year for Almeada was 1934, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Almeada is about 84 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Almeada in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Almeada a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Almeada in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Almeada still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Almeada in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Almeada can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Almeada?
See how many Americans are named Almeada on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.