Ada Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Ada has been used since medieval times, making it a classic choice with a long history.

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A Deep Dive

Ada Overview

Meaning

Nobility, noble

Gender

Girl

Origin

German

Etymology

Originated from the Germanic name “Adalheidis,” meaning “noble” or “nobility.”

Pronunciation

/ˈeɪ.də/

Popularity

Ada is appreciated in many countries, including Poland, Sweden, and the USA. In 2023, Ada ranked #180 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

3 letters

Numerology

6 (Nurturing, Responsible, Balanced)

Name Styles

Vintage, Short, Classic

Associated Traits

Elegant, classic, refined

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with Saint Ada, a 7th-century nun and abbess.

Name Day

December 4 (Poland)
A Deep Dive

Ada Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Áda, Adah, Aydah, Adaline, Adalina, Adelaida

Common Nicknames

Ada-Bear, Ada-Belle, Ada-Bug, Ada-Licious, Ada-Cake

Diminutives

Addie, Adie, Addi, Ade

Famous People

  • Ada Lovelace
    (British Mathematician)
  • Ada Yonath
    (Israeli Crystallographer)
  • Ada Nicodemou
    (Australian Actress)
  • Ada E. Yonath
    (Israeli Biochemist)
  • Ada Rehan
    (American Actress)
  • Ada Maris
    (American Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Ada Lovelace
    ("The Enchantress of Numbers," Biography)
  • Ada Monroe
    ("Cold Mountain," Film)
  • "Ada's Violin"
    (Children's Book)
  • Ada
    ("Resident Evil," Video Game Series)
  • "Ada"
    (Novel)

Places

  • Ada Township
    (Kent County, Michigan, United States)
  • Ada City
    (Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, United States)
  • Ada River
    (Victoria, Australia)
  • Ada Park
    (Ada, Michigan, United States)
  • Ada Village
    (Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, Iraq)

What Is the Meaning of Ada?

Ada means “noble” or “nobility.” The name represents a sense of grace and high moral character, highlighting qualities of dignity and strength.

What Is the Origin of The Name Ada?

The name Ada has Germanic origins, derived from the Old High German word “adal,” meaning “noble.” It is also used as a short form of names such as Adelaide and Adeline, with historical use in various cultures, including English and Hebrew contexts.

Ada Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Ada in the U.S. over the Years

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Top 3 Rankings#331880#411881#431885

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Ada

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023177
(+4 from 2022)
1647
(-6 from 2022)
0.09416
2022181
(-1 from 2021)
1653
(+7 from 2021)
0.09219
2021180
(+4 from 2020)
1646
(+86 from 2020)
0.09187
2020184
(+25 from 2019)
1560
(+94 from 2019)
0.08825
2019209
(+42 from 2018)
1466
(+164 from 2018)
0.07990
2018251
(+68 from 2017)
1302
(+283 from 2017)
0.07001
2017319
(+27 from 2016)
1019
(+52 from 2016)
0.05394
2016346
(+10 from 2015)
967
(+46 from 2015)
0.04995
2015356
(+18 from 2014)
921
(+52 from 2014)
0.04721
2014374
(+61 from 2013)
869
(+166 from 2013)
0.04442
2013435
(+49 from 2012)
703
(+69 from 2012)
0.03647
2012484
(+7 from 2011)
634
(+29 from 2011)
0.03269
2011491
(+47 from 2010)
605
(+62 from 2010)
0.03122
2010538
(+32 from 2009)
543
(+8 from 2009)
0.02769
2009570
(+16 from 2008)
535
(+7 from 2008)
0.02642
2008586
(+53 from 2007)
528
(+63 from 2007)
0.02535
2007639
(+64 from 2006)
465
(+61 from 2006)
0.02197
2006703
(+92 from 2005)
404
(+78 from 2005)
0.01933
2005795
(+27 from 2004)
326
(+24 from 2004)
0.01606
2004822
(+228 from 2003)
302
(+85 from 2003)
0.01497
20031050
(-36 from 2002)
217
(+3 from 2002)
0.01082
20021014
(+87 from 2001)
214
(+22 from 2001)
0.01084
20011101
(-37 from 2000)
192
(-2 from 2000)
0.00969
20001064
(+23 from 1999)
194
(+11 from 1999)
0.00972
19991087
(+155 from 1998)
183
(+37 from 1998)
0.00940
19981242
No change from 1997
146
(+3 from 1997)
0.00753
19971242
(+3 from 1996)
143
(+3 from 1996)
0.00749
19961245
(-88 from 1995)
140
(-10 from 1995)
0.00730
19951157
(-10 from 1994)
150
(-5 from 1994)
0.00781
19941147
(+103 from 1993)
155
(+17 from 1993)
0.00795
19931250
(-281 from 1992)
138
(-59 from 1992)
0.00700
1992969
(+96 from 1991)
197
(+27 from 1991)
0.00983
19911065
(-41 from 1990)
170
(-7 from 1990)
0.00836
19901024
(+13 from 1989)
177
(+12 from 1989)
0.00862
19891037
(+7 from 1988)
165
(+11 from 1988)
0.00828
19881044
(-48 from 1987)
154
(-3 from 1987)
0.00801
1987996
(+36 from 1986)
157
(+11 from 1986)
0.00838
19861032
(-87 from 1985)
146
(-19 from 1985)
0.00791
1985945
(-5 from 1984)
165
(+9 from 1984)
0.00894
1984940
(+53 from 1983)
156
(+10 from 1983)
0.00865
1983993
(-100 from 1982)
146
(-24 from 1982)
0.00816
1982893
(-35 from 1981)
170
(-11 from 1981)
0.00937
1981858
(+50 from 1980)
181
(+15 from 1980)
0.01012
1980908
(-44 from 1979)
166
(-13 from 1979)
0.00932
1979864
(-86 from 1978)
179
(-18 from 1978)
0.01039
1978778
(+24 from 1977)
197
(+10 from 1977)
0.01198
1977802
(+24 from 1976)
187
(+19 from 1976)
0.01137
1976826
(-61 from 1975)
168
(-17 from 1975)
0.01069
1975765
(+53 from 1974)
185
(+21 from 1974)
0.01185
1974818
(-100 from 1973)
164
(-37 from 1973)
0.01047
1973718
(-16 from 1972)
201
(-5 from 1972)
0.01293
1972702
(+45 from 1971)
206
(+8 from 1971)
0.01277
1971747
(-80 from 1970)
198
(-40 from 1970)
0.01130
1970667
(-3 from 1969)
238
(+15 from 1969)
0.01299
1969664
(-60 from 1968)
223
(-31 from 1968)
0.01265
1968604
(+1 from 1967)
254
(+9 from 1967)
0.01486
1967605
(+2 from 1966)
245
(+1 from 1966)
0.01427
1966607
(-24 from 1965)
244
(-24 from 1965)
0.01390
1965583
(-29 from 1964)
268
(-50 from 1964)
0.01467
1964554
(+10 from 1963)
318
(+15 from 1963)
0.01625
1963564
(-20 from 1962)
303
(-20 from 1962)
0.01524
1962544
(-17 from 1961)
323
(-21 from 1961)
0.01594
1961527
(-13 from 1960)
344
(-7 from 1960)
0.01656
1960514
(-1 from 1959)
351
(-12 from 1959)
0.01688
1959513
(-14 from 1958)
363
(-8 from 1958)
0.01746
1958499
(-22 from 1957)
371
(-22 from 1957)
0.01796
1957477
(-12 from 1956)
393
(-4 from 1956)
0.01873
1956465
(-42 from 1955)
397
(-36 from 1955)
0.01928
1955423
(-14 from 1954)
433
(-11 from 1954)
0.02160
1954409
(+2 from 1953)
444
(+7 from 1953)
0.02230
1953411
(-36 from 1952)
437
(-45 from 1952)
0.02265
1952375
(-22 from 1951)
482
(-32 from 1951)
0.02534
1951353
(+16 from 1950)
514
(+43 from 1950)
0.02782
1950369
(-18 from 1949)
471
(-25 from 1949)
0.02678
1949351
(-13 from 1948)
496
(-38 from 1948)
0.02825
1948338
(+10 from 1947)
534
(+10 from 1947)
0.03064
1947348
(-32 from 1946)
524
(-23 from 1946)
0.02882
1946316
(-15 from 1945)
547
(+20 from 1945)
0.03391
1945301
(-11 from 1944)
527
(-20 from 1944)
0.03915
1944290
(-19 from 1943)
547
(-111 from 1943)
0.04003
1943271
(-13 from 1942)
658
(-51 from 1942)
0.04584
1942258
(-9 from 1941)
709
(+32 from 1941)
0.05099
1941249
(-3 from 1940)
677
(+12 from 1940)
0.05433
1940246
(-13 from 1939)
665
(-38 from 1939)
0.05629
1939233
(-9 from 1938)
703
(-42 from 1938)
0.06199
1938224
(-16 from 1937)
745
(-51 from 1937)
0.06527
1937208
(+9 from 1936)
796
(+46 from 1936)
0.07224
1936217
(-3 from 1935)
750
(-49 from 1935)
0.06960
1935214
(-1 from 1934)
799
(-34 from 1934)
0.07352
1934213
(-14 from 1933)
833
(-37 from 1933)
0.07696
1933199
(-13 from 1932)
870
(-114 from 1932)
0.08317
1932186
No change from 1931
984
(+11 from 1931)
0.08895
1931186
(-1 from 1930)
973
(-67 from 1930)
0.08816
1930185
(-7 from 1929)
1040
(-89 from 1929)
0.08916
1929178
(-7 from 1928)
1129
(-84 from 1928)
0.09753
1928171
(-6 from 1927)
1213
(-133 from 1927)
0.10146
1927165
(-4 from 1926)
1346
(-116 from 1926)
0.10886
1926161
No change from 1925
1462
(-38 from 1925)
0.11885
1925161
(-2 from 1924)
1500
(-83 from 1924)
0.11876
1924159
(-6 from 1923)
1583
(-55 from 1923)
0.12218
1923153
(-5 from 1922)
1638
(-46 from 1922)
0.13078
1922148
(-3 from 1921)
1684
(-72 from 1921)
0.13498
1921145
(-9 from 1920)
1756
(-67 from 1920)
0.13722
1920136
(-7 from 1919)
1823
(+5 from 1919)
0.14654
1919129
(-6 from 1918)
1818
(-125 from 1918)
0.15477
1918123
(-4 from 1917)
1943
(+90 from 1917)
0.16160
1917119
(-2 from 1916)
1853
(-7 from 1916)
0.16490
1916117
(-3 from 1915)
1860
(+43 from 1915)
0.17132
1915114
(-8 from 1914)
1817
(+323 from 1914)
0.17747
1914106
(-2 from 1913)
1494
(+212 from 1913)
0.18754
1913104
(-8 from 1912)
1282
(+14 from 1912)
0.19575
191296
(+1 from 1911)
1268
(+329 from 1911)
0.21612
191197
(-3 from 1910)
939
(-21 from 1910)
0.21253
191094
(-6 from 1909)
960
(+15 from 1909)
0.22883
190988
(-1 from 1908)
945
(+23 from 1908)
0.25673
190887
(-4 from 1907)
922
(+16 from 1907)
0.26006
190783
(+4 from 1906)
906
(+87 from 1906)
0.26850
190687
(-7 from 1905)
819
(-54 from 1905)
0.26130
190580
(-1 from 1904)
873
(-5 from 1904)
0.28174
190479
(-1 from 1903)
878
(+35 from 1903)
0.30024
190378
(-4 from 1902)
843
(-78 from 1902)
0.30302
190274
(-8 from 1901)
921
(+8 from 1901)
0.32854
190166
(+6 from 1900)
913
(-188 from 1900)
0.35913
190072
(-11 from 1899)
1101
(+117 from 1899)
0.34651
189961
(+5 from 1898)
984
(-38 from 1898)
0.39759
189866
No change from 1897
1022
(+66 from 1897)
0.37279
189766
(-3 from 1896)
956
(-85 from 1896)
0.38506
189663
(-5 from 1895)
1041
(-83 from 1895)
0.41311
189558
(+4 from 1894)
1124
(+106 from 1894)
0.45487
189462
(-7 from 1893)
1018
(-33 from 1893)
0.43141
189355
(-5 from 1892)
1051
(-83 from 1892)
0.46663
189250
(+1 from 1891)
1134
(+159 from 1891)
0.50419
189151
No change from 1890
975
(-99 from 1890)
0.49602
189051
No change from 1889
1074
(+69 from 1889)
0.53257
188951
(-5 from 1888)
1005
(-111 from 1888)
0.53113
188846
(-1 from 1887)
1116
(+206 from 1887)
0.58909
188745
(+1 from 1886)
910
(-5 from 1886)
0.58550
188646
(-3 from 1885)
915
(+39 from 1885)
0.59518
188543
(+1 from 1884)
876
(+22 from 1884)
0.61713
188444
No change from 1883
854
(+76 from 1883)
0.62071
188344
No change from 1882
778
(+89 from 1882)
0.64801
188244
(-3 from 1881)
689
(+61 from 1881)
0.59554
188141
(-8 from 1880)
628
(-24 from 1880)
0.63527
188033
First SSA data recorded
652
First SSA data recorded
0.66800

American States Popularity Rankings for Ada

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

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New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2422021#2142022#1912023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1492021#1402022#1562023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1362021#1212022#1322023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1772021#1372022#1722023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2452021#2882022#2592023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1182021#1852022#862023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1692021#2952022#2172023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1392021#1962022#1402023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1662021#982022#922023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1252021#1522022#1482023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1622021#1542022#1612023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1932021#1412022#1212023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1282021#1102022#1162023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1802021#2072022#2372023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2452021#1932022#1492023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2782021#3342022#2842023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1672021#1512022#1122023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1222021#1502022#1972023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2432021#2052022#2982023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4792021#4502022#3842023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1322021#1892022#2002023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3332021#3282022#3472023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#912021#1332022#1712023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2192021#2582022#2052023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#952021#962022#982023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1302021#922022#1292023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1242021#1052022#892023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1322021#1362022#1482023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1052021#1062022#952023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1442021#1512022#1612023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2112021#1912022#1382023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1612021#1442022#1602023

Nebraska (NE)

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Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#4092021#2822022#2602023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1992021#902022#342023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1952021#2282022#2932023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2752021#2122022#2242023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1652021#422022#1392023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#672021#1002022#1232023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1042021#1292022#1372023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3192020#3322021#2132022

District of Columbia (DC)

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New Hampshire (NH)

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Rhode Island (RI)

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Vermont (VT)

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Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#3442021#1882022#3672023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#711920#832021#572023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2841961#2112019#1172021

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#611914#711915#771931

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1922014#1512019#992022

Popularity Rankings for Ada in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#82021#122022#62023

Popularity in Turkey

Turkey flagTurkey#252021#152022#212023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#452021#482022#342023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#552021#372022#352023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#472019#382020#442021

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#702021#522022#452023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#782021#572022#782023

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1072020#672021#672022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1652021#1752022#862023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#872021#972022#962023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#1302022#1132023

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1791964#1981968#1911978

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1811933#1981934#1891936

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#2312021#2482022#2022023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#2802020#2452021#2122022

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#4182004#4732005#3262006

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#3912023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#7642020#5052021#7622022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Ada a Name for Boys or Girls?

Ada is typically chosen for girls, admired for its classic and refined appeal. The name’s straightforward elegance adds to its enduring popularity.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Ada

Ada in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Ada Lovelace (Mathematician, 1815–1852): British mathematician and writer, considered the first computer programmer for her work on Charles Babbage's early mechanical general-purpose computer, the Analytical Engine.
  • Ada Yonath (Scientist, born 1939): Israeli crystallographer, awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for her pioneering work on the structure of the ribosome.
  • Ada Nicodemou (Actress, born 1977): Australian actress, well-known for her long-running role on the soap opera "Home and Away."
  • Ada E. Yonath (Biochemist, born 1939): Israeli biochemist recognized for her groundbreaking research in the field of structural biology.
  • Ada Rehan (Actress, 1857–1916): American actress, prominent in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, celebrated for her performances in classic plays.
  • Ada Maris (Actress, born 1957): American actress, best known for her roles in television series such as "Nurses" and "The Brothers Garcia."
  • Ada Hegerberg (Footballer, born 1995): Norwegian professional footballer, first-ever recipient of the Ballon d'Or Féminin.
  • Ada Blackjack (Explorer, 1898–1983): Inuit woman who became a famous Arctic explorer after surviving two years stranded on Wrangel Island.
  • Ada Brown (Singer, 1890–1950): American blues singer, part of the classic female blues genre of the 1920s.
  • Ada Comstock (Educator, 1876–1973): American educator, first president of Radcliffe College, advocated for women's education.
  • Ada Lovelace ("The Enchantress of Numbers," 2017 Biography): A biography highlighting the life of Ada Lovelace, a pioneer in computer science and mathematics.
  • Ada Monroe ("Cold Mountain," 2003 Film): A central character in this film, Ada is a strong-willed woman navigating love and loss during the Civil War.
  • "Ada's Violin" (2016 Children's Book): Tells the true story of Ada, a young girl from Paraguay who inspires the creation of an orchestra made from recycled materials.
  • Ada ("Resident Evil," Video Game Series): A mysterious and skilled operative in the popular survival horror video game series.
  • "Ada" (2018 Novel): A poignant novel about Ada, a woman uncovering her family's history and its impact on her identity.
  • Ada Harris ("Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris," 1958 Novel): Follows Ada Harris, a London charwoman, as she pursues her dream of owning a couture dress from Paris.
  • "Ada's Algorithm" (2014 Biography): A detailed biography exploring Ada Lovelace's contributions to computing and her visionary ideas.
  • Ada McGrath ("The Piano," 1993 Film): A mute pianist whose life and relationships are profoundly affected by her music and passion.
  • "Ada Blackjack: A True Story of Survival in the Arctic" (2003 Biography): Chronicles the incredible survival story of Ada Blackjack, a young Inuit woman.
  • Ada Wong ("Resident Evil," Film Series): A cunning and resourceful character in the "Resident Evil" film adaptations.
  • Ada Township (Kent County, Michigan, United States): Ada Township is located in Kent County and is part of the Grand Rapids metropolitan area.
  • Ada (Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, United States): Ada is a city and the county seat of Pontotoc County.
  • Ada River (Victoria, Australia): The Ada River is a perennial river located in the Shire of Yarra Ranges.
  • Ada Park (Ada, Michigan, United States): Ada Park offers various recreational activities and facilities.
  • Ada (Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region, Iraq): Ada is a village in the Sulaymaniyah province of the Kurdistan Region.
  • Ada (Uttar Pradesh, India): Ada is a village in the Etah district.
  • Ada (Osijek-Baranja County, Croatia): Ada is a small village in the Osijek-Baranja County.
  • Ada (Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine): Ada is a village located in the Donetsk Oblast.

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