Ada
Ada: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeɪdə/
Meaning and origin of Ada
Root meaning: “noble”
- A female given name from the Germanic languages.
Etymology
Short form of Germanic names beginning with adal (“noble”), such as Adelaide. Also Latinized form of Hebrew Adah. The programming language takes its name from Ada Lovelace.
How popular is Ada?
Since 1880, 106,905 girls and 278 boys in the U.S. have been named Ada (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #33 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #681 in 1897. In 2025 it ranked #219 for girls, with 1,401 babies given the name.
Names similar to Ada
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Ada
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Ada FAQ
What does the name Ada mean?
Ada traces back to a root meaning "noble". A female given name from the Germanic languages. Short form of Germanic names beginning with adal (“noble”), such as Adelaide. Also Latinized form of Hebrew Adah. The programming language takes its name from Ada Lovelace.
What is the origin of the name Ada?
Ada is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Ada?
Since 1880, 106,905 girls and 278 boys in the U.S. have been named Ada (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #33 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #681 in 1897. In 2025 it ranked #219 for girls, with 1,401 babies given the name.
Is Ada a boy or girl name?
Ada is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 106,905 girls and 278 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.