Amada vs Petrona

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amada

Girl #3,492 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, loved one"

Origin: Spanish/Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,492
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ama, Ami, Mada

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amada Rank #3,492
Petrona Rank #3,456

Petrona is more popular, ranked #3456 vs #3492 for Amada.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amada ___

  • Amada Lucia
  • Amada Sofia
  • Amada Elena
  • Amada Rosa
  • Amada Isabel
  • Amada Carmen

Petrona ___

  • Petrona Elena
  • Petrona Maria
  • Petrona Isabel
  • Petrona Carmen
  • Petrona Lucia
  • Petrona Rosa

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amada

Diego Carlos Isabella Sofia Rodrigo

If you choose Petrona

Rocco Petra Lorenzo Valentina Mateo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amada or Petrona more popular?

Petrona is more popular, ranked #3456 compared to Amada at #3492 in the United States.

What do Amada and Petrona mean?

Amada means "beloved, loved one" (Spanish/Latin origin). Petrona means "rock, stone" (Latin origin).

Are Amada and Petrona boy or girl names?

Amada is primarily a girl name. Petrona is primarily a girl name.

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