Amadita
A feminine diminutive form of the Spanish name Amada, meaning "beloved".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Amadita. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Amadita today is around 69 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Amadita births was 1928 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Amadita. 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 Amadita is about 69 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Amaditas were born before 1967.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Amadita. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1928
6 babies that year
Average age
69
years old
1963 SSA rank
#6,611
Tracked since 1928
Popularity
Amadita: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Amadita from the 1920s through to the 1960s, spanning 4 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
Amadita 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 Amadita during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Amaditas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Amadita
The name Amadita has its origins in the Spanish language. It is a diminutive form derived from the name Amada, which means "beloved" or "loved one" in Spanish. The name Amada itself traces its roots back to the Latin word "amatus," meaning "loved" or "dear."
Amadita was likely first used in Spain and other Spanish-speaking regions during the Middle Ages, when diminutive forms of names were common. The addition of the suffix "-ita" to the name Amada created a more affectionate and endearing version, often used as a term of endearment for a loved one or a child.
While there are no known historical references to the name Amadita in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it has been used throughout the centuries by various individuals. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Amadita can be found in the records of the Spanish Inquisition, where a woman named Amadita Pérez was mentioned in the 16th century.
Among the notable figures who bore the name Amadita throughout history, one can mention:
1. Amadita Urraca (c. 1140-1211), a Spanish noble and landowner from the Kingdom of Castile.
2. Amadita de la Cruz (1589-1666), a Spanish nun and mystic known for her devotion to the Blessed Sacrament.
3. Amadita Morales (1785-1861), a Mexican poet and writer who was part of the literary circle in Mexico City.
4. Amadita Roldán (1900-1984), a renowned Ecuadorian painter and sculptor, considered one of the pioneers of modern art in her country.
5. Amadita Albán (1923-2008), a Spanish actress and singer who appeared in numerous films and television shows during the 20th century.
These individuals, hailing from different eras and regions, have contributed to the rich history and cultural significance of the name Amadita, which continues to be used as a cherished and affectionate form of address in Spanish-speaking communities around the world.
People
Amadita + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Amadita as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Amadita: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Amadita?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Amadita 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Amadita a common name?
We classify Amadita as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 22 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Amadita most popular?
The single biggest year for Amadita was 1928, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Amadita is about 69 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 Amadita in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Amadita a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Amadita 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 Amadita still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Amadita 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 Amadita 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 are called Amadita?
Find out how many Americans are named Amadita on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.