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Almeda

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Pronounced al-MEE-duh /ælˈmiː.də/Medium

Meaning: An early-American girl's name, most often traced to the Spanish 'alameda,' a tree-lined walk or poplar grove; sometimes linked to Almira or Almeta. The exact route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A leafy old name: Almeda likely echoes 'alameda,' a poplar grove (Spanish), said 'al-MEE-duh.' Route uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowSpanish, Latin
MeaningAn early-American girl's name, most often traced to the Spanish 'alameda,' a tree-lined walk or poplar grove; sometimes linked to Almira or Almeta. The exact route is uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (1998)#12518 ↘ Falling
1998 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1921
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,402

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192118801998

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Almeda is most often traced to the Spanish 'alameda,' a tree-lined promenade or poplar grove, though some link it to Almira. It circulated in early-twentieth-century America, peaked in 1921, then faded; the route is uncertain, which we note (said 'al-MEE-duh').

Almeda belonged to the early-1900s generation and has all but vanished since. Rare, vintage, and leafy.

Did you know? Almeda is an early-American name tied to the Spanish 'alameda' ('poplar grove') that peaked around 1921 — a name from old family Bibles.
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Almeda — Likely from Spanish 'alameda'; route uncertain

Variations

AlmiraAlmetaAlmida

Nicknames

MedaAllie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Almeda mean?

Almeda is an early-American name, most likely from the Spanish 'alameda' ('poplar grove'). The route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Almeda?

It's said al-MEE-duh /ælˈmiː.də/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Almeda a boy or girl name?

Almeda is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Almeda?

Almeda peaked in the early nineteen-twenties and is very rare today.

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