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Alamea
Pronounced ah-lah-MAY-ah /ˌɑː.lɑːˈmeɪ.ə/Medium
Meaning: From the Hawaiian alamea, 'precious; ripe; of great value' — a word for something treasured. A warm, meaning-rich name.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Alamea comes from the Hawaiian for 'precious; of great value.' It reads warm and lyrical, honoring what is cherished — rare in the U.S., at home in Hawaiian tradition (said 'ah-lah-MAY-ah').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Hawaiian-heritage families. Rare, precious, and lyrical.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Alamea mean?
Alamea is Hawaiian for 'precious; ripe; of great value.'
How do you pronounce Alamea?
It's said ah-lah-MAY-ah /ˌɑː.lɑːˈmeɪ.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.
Is Alamea a boy or girl name?
Alamea is a girl's name.
How popular is Alamea?
Alamea is a rare name in the U.S.