Edna
Edna: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɛdnə/
Meaning and origin of Edna
Root meaning: “pleasure; delight”
- A female given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
From Hebrew עֶדְנָה (“pleasure; delight”); a variant of Eden in the Book of Tobit. In Ireland and Scotland it has been used as an anglicization of Eithne.
How popular is Edna?
Since 1880, 295,116 girls and 1,042 boys in the U.S. have been named Edna (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #11 in 1899. Its highest rank for boys was #526 in 1899. In 2025, 72 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Edna FAQ
What does the name Edna mean?
Edna traces back to a root meaning "pleasure; delight". A female given name from Hebrew. From Hebrew עֶדְנָה (“pleasure; delight”); a variant of Eden in the Book of Tobit. In Ireland and Scotland it has been used as an anglicization of Eithne.
What is the origin of the name Edna?
Edna is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Edna?
Since 1880, 295,116 girls and 1,042 boys in the U.S. have been named Edna (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #11 in 1899. Its highest rank for boys was #526 in 1899. In 2025, 72 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Edna a boy or girl name?
Edna is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 295,116 girls and 1,042 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.