"Madeira" is a girl baby name of Portuguese origin. The meaning of Madeira is "Region in Portugal, meaning 'wood'". She has been a consistently popular choice for parents looking for a name with cultural depth and beautiful sound.
Region in Portugal, meaning 'wood'
Latin America
Madeira is a girl name of Portuguese origin with the meaning "Region in Portugal, meaning 'wood'". Names from the Portuguese tradition often carry deep cultural significance, reflecting heritage, values, or natural beauty. She has been used in Portuguese communities for generations and has gained broader popularity as parents discover its beauty.
Madeira has been used across Latin America and other parts of the world. In the United States, SSA data shows the name's popularity trends going back to 1950. Check the chart above to see exactly how many babies were named Madeira in each year, and whether its popularity has been rising, steady, or declining.
Common nicknames for Madeira depend on its full form. Many parents choose Madeira specifically because it has built-in short forms or pet names. Some names have no common nicknames and are used in their full form throughout life.
Madeira is a name shared by people across all walks of life โ from artists and athletes to scientists and public figures. The popularity of the name means it appears throughout history in nearly every era and culture. Search online for "Madeira famous people" to discover notable figures who share this name.
Names similar to Madeira share its cultural origin, style, or sound. If you love Madeira, you might also like names from the same origin tradition, names with similar ending sounds, or names that share the same number of syllables.
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