Gender: Female
Origin: Spanish, Irish
Meaning: Candelaria means 'candle' and is often associated with religious celebrations.
Pronunciation: kan-deh-LAH-ree-ah, /ˌkændəˈlɛɹiə/, K AA N D EH L AA R IY AH
Popularity Rank: #7,391
Derived from the Latin word 'candela' meaning 'candle'. Often associated with the celebration of Candlemas in the Catholic faith.
The name Candelaria is of Spanish, Irish origin and means Candelaria means 'candle' and is often associated with religious celebrations., Candle. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Candelaria is commonly found in Colombia, Mexico, Spain, and 40 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: kan-deh-LAH-ree-ah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˌkændəˈlɛɹiə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K AA N D EH L AA R IY AH
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Candelaria is recorded 7,410 times globally, ranking it as the 7,391th most common name worldwide.
Candelaria is most prevalent in Colombia, with 1,793 occurrences, making it the 1,069th most popular name in the country.
In Spain, the name Candelaria is found among 1 in every 490 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | #1,069 | 1 : 719 |
| Mexico | #953 | 1 : 539 |
| Spain | #889 | 1 : 490 |
| United States of America | #3,438 | 1 : 2,212 |
| Peru | #1,830 | 1 : 2,284 |
| Bolivia | #921 | 1 : 841 |
| Guatemala | #741 | 1 : 699 |
| Argentina | #912 | 1 : 834 |
| Chile | #3,086 | 1 : 4,570 |
| Uruguay | #1,207 | 1 : 1,182 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Candelaria from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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