Agueda
Meaninggood · Greek
Agueda is a Mexican girl name meaning “good”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Word funAgueda starts and ends with the same letter, A. A neat little bookend.
- GenerationAgueda peaked in 1911, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents.
- HistoryAgueda first shows up in US birth records in 1911, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 114 years since.
US births per million girls, 1911–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Agueda
Agueda is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “good”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1910s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Mexican names
More Mexican girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Emma · whole, universal
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Isabella · God is my oath
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Sofia · wisdom
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
Questions about the name Agueda
What does the name Agueda mean?
Agueda means “good” and comes from Greek. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Evangeline (“good news”), Toby (“God is good”), Evangelina (“good news”) and Agatha (“good”).
What is the origin of the name Agueda?
Agueda is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Greek. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).
Is Agueda a boy or girl name?
Agueda is a girl name.
How popular is the name Agueda?
Agueda is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2022. It peaked at #2,191 in 1911, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Agueda?
If you like Agueda, you might also like Evangeline, Toby, Evangelina and Agatha.
What should I know before naming my baby Agueda?
Agueda is a Mexican girl name meaning “good”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.