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Armeda

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How to Pronounce Armeda

Pronounced ar-MEE-duh /ɑrˈmiːdə/Medium

Meaning: Armeda is best read as an early-twentieth-century variant of Almeda (itself possibly from the Spanish alameda, a poplar-lined walk) or of the literary name Armida, the enchantress in Tasso's Jerusalem Delivered. The exact route is uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: Armeda is a vintage American name, most likely a spin on Almeda or Armida. It was never common and peaked around 1924 (said ar-MEE-duh).
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Origin LowEnglish, American
MeaningArmeda is best read as an early-twentieth-century variant of Almeda (itself possibly from the Spanish alameda, a poplar-lined walk) or of the literary name Armida, the enchantress in Tasso's Jerusalem Delivered. The exact route is uncertain.
U.S. rank (1974)#7749 ↘ Falling
1974 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1924
Total births (all-time)≈ 278

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192419011974

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

Armeda reads as an early-1900s variant of Almeda or Armida, part of a family of ornate Al- and Ar- names popular in that era. Its meaning is inherited from those parents rather than coined fresh, and the precise route is uncertain.

It was always rare, given to only about sixteen girls a year even at its peak around 1924, and had all but vanished by mid-century. A girl named Armeda then would be a great-grandmother today.

Did you know? Armeda belongs to a cluster of Al- and Ar- vintage names, alongside Almeda, Armida and Almira, that dotted American birth records in the early nineteen-hundreds before fading almost completely.
Overall data confidence 30%
References - Armeda — Variant of Almeda/Armida; early-1900s vintage; route uncertain

Variations

AlmedaArmidaArmeta

Nicknames

MedaMee

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Almeda— the parent name Armeda most likely varies
Armida— the literary name it may derive from
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Armeda mean?

It is most likely a variant of Almeda or the literary name Armida; the exact route is uncertain.

How do you pronounce Armeda?

It is said ar-MEE-duh /ɑrˈmiːdə/, three syllables with the stress in the middle.

Is Armeda a boy or girl name?

Armeda is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Armeda?

It was always rare in the United States, given to only about sixteen girls a year at its peak in the nineteen-twenties.

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