girl's name
Amelda
uh-MEL-duh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 198
Amelda is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1971 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1942, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1916.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Amelda Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 23 |
| 1920s | 59 |
| 1930s | 45 |
| 1940s | 39 |
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 15 |
| 1970s | 5 |
How Popular Is Amelda?
In 1971, Amelda was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Amelda
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Amelda Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Amelda over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Amelda
- English uh-MEL-duh
Sibling Names for Amelda
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Amelda — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Amelda
How popular is the name Amelda?
In 1971, Amelda was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Amelda a girl's or a boy's name?
Amelda is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Amelda?
Amelda has 3 syllables.
When was Amelda most popular?
Amelda peaked in 1942, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.