Find out how popular the first name Americas has been for the last 3 years (from 2003 to 2005) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Americas by gender

Based on the last 3 years of data, Americas is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2005, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Americas.

The history of the first name Americas

The given name Americas is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek word "Amerikos," which means "wanderer" or "traveler." This name first appeared in the 5th century BCE and was initially associated with the Greek explorer and philosopher Amerigo Vespucci, who lent his name to the continents of North and South America.

The earliest recorded use of the name Americas dates back to the 15th century, when it was bestowed upon a young boy born in the Italian city of Florence. This child, whose full name was Americas Vespucci, was the great-nephew of the famous explorer Amerigo Vespucci.

Throughout history, the name Americas has been relatively rare, but it has been borne by a few notable individuals. One of the most prominent was Americas Vargas (1888-1965), a Mexican painter and engraver who is considered a pioneer of the Mexican Muralist Movement. His works often depicted scenes from Mexican history and indigenous cultures.

Another notable figure was Americas Santos (1924-2009), a Brazilian football player who played as a midfielder for several clubs, including São Paulo and Palmeiras. He was part of the Brazilian national team that won the 1949 Copa América and the 1952 Pan American Games.

In the field of literature, Americas Reverte (1921-2004) was a Spanish writer and journalist who authored several novels and non-fiction works, including "El Diamante Amarillo" (The Yellow Diamond) and "La Caza del Zorro" (The Hunt for the Fox).

A more recent example is Americas Negreiros (born 1975), a Portuguese singer-songwriter and musician known for her unique blend of pop, rock, and traditional Portuguese music. She has released several successful albums and has been recognized with various awards for her contributions to Portuguese culture.

While the name Americas has its roots in ancient Greek and is associated with the continents discovered by Amerigo Vespucci, it has been borne by individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and nationalities throughout history.

Data source

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