Quadasia
A feminine name derived from the Latin word "quadra" meaning "square".
Name Census estimates that about 82 living Americans carry the first name Quadasia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Quadasia today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quadasia births was 1995 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quadasia. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Quadasia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
82
~ 1 in 4,179,931 Americans
Peak year
1995
10 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2003 SSA rank
#12,126
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Quadasia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Quadasia from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 63 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Quadasia 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 Quadasia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Quadasias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Quadasia
The name Quadasia has its origins rooted in the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500 BC. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian word "quadash," meaning "to purify" or "to sanctify." The name was initially associated with religious rituals and ceremonies, reflecting the spiritual and reverent nature of the Sumerian culture.
Interestingly, traces of the name Quadasia can be found in the cuneiform tablets unearthed from archaeological sites in the region. These tablets, dating back to the 3rd millennium BC, contain records of individuals bearing this name, suggesting its widespread use among the Sumerian people during that era.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Quadasia was a high priestess who lived around 2600 BC. She was renowned for her devotion to the Sumerian goddess Inanna and her role in preserving the sacred rituals and traditions of the time. Unfortunately, her full name has been lost to history, but her title and significance have been documented in various historical texts.
During the reign of the Akkadian Empire, which succeeded the Sumerians in Mesopotamia around 2350 BC, the name Quadasia continued to be used. Records from this period indicate that a prominent individual named Quadasia served as a respected advisor to King Sargon of Akkad, known for his military conquests and the establishment of one of the world's earliest empires.
In the 1st century AD, the name Quadasia resurfaces in the writings of the Greek historian Strabo. He mentions a wise woman from the city of Babylon, known as Quadasia, who was revered for her knowledge of astrology and the interpretation of dreams. Her teachings and insights were sought after by many, and her legacy lived on through the centuries.
During the Middle Ages, the name Quadasia was found in various monasteries and religious orders across Europe. One notable figure was Sister Quadasia, a Benedictine nun who lived in the 9th century AD. She was renowned for her dedication to the monastic life, her acts of charity, and her profound spiritual teachings, which influenced many within the religious community of her time.
In the 16th century, a woman named Quadasia Della Rovere gained recognition as a skilled painter and artist in Renaissance Italy. Her vibrant frescoes adorned the walls of several churches in Florence and Rome, and her works were highly regarded for their intricate details and vivid representations of religious scenes.
These are just a few examples of the individuals who have borne the name Quadasia throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human experience. While the name may have roots in ancient civilizations, its enduring presence across different eras and cultures speaks to its timeless quality and the diverse paths taken by those who have carried it.
People
Quadasia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quadasia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Q
Other first names starting with Q with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Quadasia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quadasia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 82 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quadasia 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 4,179,931 US residents.
Is Quadasia a common name?
We classify Quadasia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 61.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 84 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Quadasia most popular?
The single biggest year for Quadasia was 1995, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quadasia is about 30 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 Quadasia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Quadasia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quadasia 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 Quadasia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Quadasia 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 Quadasia 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 named Quadasia?
See how many people share the name Quadasia on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.