Adah
a-dah
US Popularity:4299
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Adornment, ornament
Adah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin that originated in the Old Testament. It's the second female name mentioned in Genesis, after Eve. Adah appears twice in these texts, once as the mother of Jabal and Jubal and a second time as a wife of Esau. You might think that Adah is related to the Germanic name Ada, thanks to its familiar sound, but you'd be wrong. Meaning "adornment" or “ornament,” this sweet name will be the perfect accessory for baby.
How Popular Is The Name Adah?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Adah is currently #2868 on The Bump
Girl:Adah is currently #1946 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Adah is currently #4299 in U.S. births
Girl:Adah is currently #2405 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#2405
in 2023
- 338
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Adah, December 2022
Name Doctor, Adah
Abarim Publications, Adah meaning
Jewish Women's Archive, Adah 1: Bible, February 2009
Jewish Women's Archive. Adah 2: Bible, February 2009
BibleGateway, ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE BIBLE – ADAH
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