Cardelia
Cardelia is a girl baby name. Ranked #70,413 in the US, popular nicknames include Car, Cay, and Carie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Cardelia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 56 babies have been named Cardelia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cardelia is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #70,413 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,413
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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About the Name Cardelia
Cardelia is a girl name .
Cardelia is currently ranked #70,413 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cardelia include Car, Cay, Carie, and Cardie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis