Ada
a-da
US Popularity:414
Origin:German
Meaning:Noble, of nobility; Ornament; Island
Ada is a girl's name of German origin. Derived from Adelaide, it means "noble" or "of nobility" and is a popular name in Scandinavian countries. Ada also has Turkish roots, meaning "island" and Hebrew roots, meaning "ornament," giving your little one plenty of inspiration. Ada's appeal lies in its combination of old-world charm and contemporary vibes. Famous people with this name include the American model and wife of Robbie Williams, Ayda Field, and the fictional TV character Ada Shelby of Peaky Blinders. With a name like Ada, you can show baby what a treasured and special presence they are in your life.
Ada Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Ada is currently #351 on The Bump
Girl:Ada is currently #150 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Ada is currently #414 in U.S. births
Girl:Ada is currently #134 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#414
in 2023
+ 3
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 67
WordSense, Ada
WordSense, Ada
Online Etymology Dictionary, Ada, October 2017
Online Etymology Dictionary, Adelaide
Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, Ada
FamilySearch, Ada Family History
IMDb, Ayda Field, Actress
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