UK girl's name
Amadea
A feminine Latin name meaning "to be loved" or "lovable".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Amadea is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Amadea popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 3 births.
This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2017 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Amadea. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Amadea ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 3 girls were registered as Amadea.
- • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Amadea as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5687
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2017
3 births
Estimated living
12
2026
Meaning
What does Amadea mean?
The name Amadea has its origins in the Germanic languages, derived from the Old German root "amat," meaning "vigor" or "strength." It is closely related to the names Amalia and Amanda, which share a similar linguistic ancestry. The name gained widespread popularity during the medieval period across various regions of Europe.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amadea can be found in the 12th-century Icelandic sagas, where it was used to refer to a noble woman from a prominent Viking family. The name's popularity then spread to other parts of Scandinavia and the Germanic regions, where it was adopted by both noble and commoner families alike.
In Italy, the name Amadea gained prominence during the Renaissance period, particularly among the aristocratic families of Florence and Venice. One notable figure bearing this name was Amadea degli Albizzi (1362-1421), a Florentine noblewoman known for her patronage of the arts and her involvement in the political affairs of the city.
The name Amadea also has religious connotations, as it was occasionally used in reference to the Virgin Mary, particularly in the context of her role as the "beloved" or "beloved one" of God. This association can be found in several medieval liturgical texts and devotional works.
During the 18th and 19th centuries, the name Amadea gained popularity in various parts of Europe, particularly in Germany, Austria, and the Czech lands. Notable figures from this period include Amadea Luisa Federica von Württemberg (1805-1844), a German princess and member of the House of Württemberg, and Amadea Jeannette Brehler (1822-1895), a German opera singer and voice teacher.
In the 20th century, the name Amadea continued to be used, though it was less common than in previous eras. One notable figure was Amadea Erta-Benz (1895-1981), a Swiss painter and illustrator known for her depictions of Alpine landscapes and village life.
Throughout its history, the name Amadea has been borne by numerous individuals across various cultures and social strata, reflecting its enduring appeal and rich linguistic heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Amadea over time
The chart below shows babies named Amadea registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2017 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Amadea, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amadea by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Amadea was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #5587 | 9 | 3 |
| 2010s | #5765 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Amadea
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Amadea: questions and answers
How popular is the name Amadea in the UK right now?
In 2023, Amadea was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Amadea most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 3 babies registered as Amadea in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Amadea?
A feminine Latin name meaning "to be loved" or "lovable".
How many people are called Amadea in the UK?
A total of 12 babies have been registered as Amadea across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.