Armida
Armida is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Armed, armored, or soldierly.
Origin and history
Armida is a given name made famous by the 16th-century Italian epic poem 'Jerusalem Delivered' by Torquato Tasso. It likely derives from Germanic roots meaning 'armed' or 'armored'. In the United States, it has been used moderately throughout the 20th century, particularly within Italian and Hispanic communities.
Popularity in the United States
3,033 babies in the United States have been named Armida since 1880. It ranks #3221 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2096.
States where it is most popular
- CA (59.8 %)
- AZ (19.8 %)
- TX (19.5 %)
- NY (0.89 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 137 |
| 1920-1930 | 301 |
| 1930-1940 | 585 |
| 1940-1950 | 474 |
| 1950-1960 | 451 |
| 1960-1970 | 347 |
| 1970-1980 | 305 |
| 1980-1990 | 203 |
| 1990-2000 | 133 |
| 2000-2010 | 79 |
| 2010-2019 | 7 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Armida
- Armida Siguion-Reyna: Singer, Actress
Nicknames
Mida, Amy
Fun facts
- The name was popularized by Torquato Tasso's 1581 epic poem 'Gerusalemme liberata' as a powerful sorceress.
- Armida inspired numerous classic operas by composers including Rossini, Haydn, Dvořák, and Gluck.