Lavada Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: luh-VAH-duh /ləˈvædə/

Origin: Spanish; English

Meaning: Spanish: 'the place of the lavenders'; English: 'derived from the name Lavada'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Lavada is believed to have roots in the Latin word "lavare," which means "to wash" or "to cleanse." This etymological origin suggests a connection to themes of purity and renewal. The name likely entered the English language through various adaptations and influences over time, particularly as Latin evolved into the Romance languages and subsequently influenced English during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century.

The transformation of the name through these linguistic shifts reflects the broader patterns of cultural exchange and integration that characterized medieval Europe. Historically, the name Lavada does not have prominent figures or events directly associated with it, which makes its historical milestones less defined compared to more widely recognized names.

However, the usage of names derived from Latin roots became more prevalent during the Renaissance, a period marked by a renewed interest in classical antiquity and the arts. This era saw the emergence of many names that were inspired by Latin, contributing to the rich tapestry of names in English-speaking cultures.

Culturally, names like Lavada may carry connotations of freshness and vitality, resonating with the idea of cleansing and renewal inherent in its etymology. Such associations can be significant in various cultural contexts, where names are often imbued with symbolic meanings that reflect personal or familial values.

While Lavada may not have a widely recognized diminutive form, its phonetic qualities lend themselves to affectionate variations, which can enhance its appeal in familial and social settings. Overall, Lavada represents a blend of linguistic heritage and cultural significance that underscores the enduring nature of names across generations.

Famous people named Lavada

In this section, you will find notable people named Lavada. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Lavada who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Lavada who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Lavada Durst is a singer best known for her work with the gospel group The Five Blind Boys of Alabama.

Lavada Stokes is a musician best known for her contributions to the jazz genre.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Lavada, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

LilaLeilaLanaLydiaLara

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Lavada. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

LavinaLaverneLiviaLanaLydia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lavada was first seen in the United States in 1881.

Lavada has ranked as high as #1283 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Alabama, and Georgia.

In the past 5 years the name Lavada has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Lavada is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Lavada was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Lavada.

Year Total Births Girl
2024 5 5
2022 6 6
2021 7 7
2020 6 6
2019 9 9
2018 5 5
2017 7 7
2016 7 7
2015 8 8
2013 6 6
2010 5 5
2005 5 5
2002 14 14
1999 6 6
1998 8 8
1997 8 8
1996 7 7
1994 12 12
1991 12 12
1990 6 6
1989 10 10
1988 7 7
1987 17 17
1986 8 8
1985 7 7
1984 8 8
1983 12 12
1982 10 10
1981 21 21
1980 18 18
1979 18 18
1978 14 14
1977 13 13
1976 13 13
1975 18 18
1974 10 10
1973 26 26
1972 19 19
1971 25 25
1970 30 30
1969 21 21
1968 28 28
1967 23 23
1966 26 26
1965 29 29
1964 24 24
1963 28 28
1962 34 34
1961 35 35
1960 38 38
1959 32 32
1958 31 31
1957 42 42
1956 37 37
1955 42 42
1954 25 25
1953 42 42
1952 53 53
1951 48 48
1950 45 45
1949 49 49
1948 60 60
1947 56 56
1946 54 54
1945 51 51
1944 57 57
1943 71 71
1942 66 66
1941 61 61
1940 83 83
1939 74 74
1938 96 96
1937 69 69
1936 70 70
1935 82 82
1934 104 104
1933 65 65
1932 83 83
1931 69 69
1930 77 77
1929 75 75
1928 79 79
1927 92 92
1926 87 87
1925 94 94
1924 77 77
1923 83 83
1922 79 79
1921 111 111
1920 105 105
1919 91 91
1918 83 83
1917 93 93
1916 73 73
1915 76 76
1914 56 56
1913 37 37
1912 43 43
1911 29 29
1910 29 29
1909 24 24
1908 31 31
1907 39 39
1906 31 31
1905 21 21
1904 29 29
1903 18 18
1902 22 22
1901 16 16
1900 20 20
1899 19 19
1898 26 26
1897 15 15
1896 21 21
1895 11 11
1894 17 17
1893 6 6
1892 10 10
1891 13 13
1890 13 13
1889 9 9
1888 9 9
1887 9 9
1886 6 6
1885 5 5
1884 10 10
1882 9 9
1881 5 5

Top States for Lavada (1970)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
MI 5
100%