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EH-muh
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Soledad
GirlSpanish· “solitude”
- Meaning
- solitude
- Origin
- Spanish
- Pronunciation
- soh-leh-DAHD
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #4,865
- US babies 2025
- 28
- Best rank
- #992 (1929)
- Peak year
- 2006
Meaning and origin of Soledad
Soledad is a Spanish name that means “solitude”.
Soledad is a Spanish name meaning solitude, taken from the Marian title Nuestra Señora de la Soledad, Our Lady of Solitude. The title refers to Mary's grief and loneliness on Holy Saturday, after the crucifixion, and it is honored with processions in Spain and Latin America. It is said soh-leh-DAHD, with the stress on the last syllable. Sole and Chole are common short forms. The city of Soledad in California takes its name from a Spanish mission founded there.
Popularity over time
Soledad first appears in US Social Security records in 1898. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 1 different years, starting in 1929. Its best national rank was #992 in 1929, and the most babies received it in 2006, when 81 were named Soledad. In 2025, 28 babies were named Soledad, and it ranked #4,865 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,150 in 1920, #1,710 in 1950, #2,303 in 1980, #2,568 in 2000, #3,615 in 2010, and #4,865 in 2025. Of the 4,197 US girls named Soledad since records began, 17% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 627 babies. Since 2010, 496 more have been named Soledad.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Nakiyah, Uma, Joselynn, Tamiyah, and Emiley.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Soledad ranked highest in Texas and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #2023 | 11 |
| California | #2258 | 9 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Soledad is usually pronounced soh-leh-DAHD, with two syllables. It has seven letters, starts with S and ends in “-ad”.
Middle names for Soledad
A few middle names that flow with Soledad: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Soledad
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Soledad mean?
Soledad is a Spanish name that means “solitude”.
What is the origin of the name Soledad?
Soledad has Spanish roots. Soledad is a Spanish name meaning solitude, taken from the Marian title Nuestra Señora de la Soledad, Our Lady of Solitude.
Is Soledad a popular name?
Not especially. Soledad ranked #4,865 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Soledad a boy or girl name?
Soledad is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Soledad?
Soledad is usually pronounced soh-leh-DAHD. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings