Adah
Adah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Adah
- A female given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
From Hebrew עָדָה (adá, “Adah”, literally “ornament, dawn”).
How popular is Adah?
Since 1880, 4,123 girls in the U.S. have been named Adah. Its highest rank for girls was #277 in 1883. In 2025, 110 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Adah FAQ
What does the name Adah mean?
A female given name from Hebrew. From Hebrew עָדָה (adá, “Adah”, literally “ornament, dawn”).
What is the origin of the name Adah?
Adah is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Adah?
Since 1880, 4,123 girls in the U.S. have been named Adah. Its highest rank for girls was #277 in 1883. In 2025, 110 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Adah a boy or girl name?
Adah is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 4,123 girls and 0 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.